Prick Ranger Fans

[houstondallas]

I have a fucking relatable story. Gather 'round.

The year was 2006. It was June, and I was on mid tour leave from my first trip to Iraq.
It was very important to me, while I was home, to do American ('merican) things. I wanted to go to a Ranger game badly. I went with my gf, the first love my life. I had a new appreciation for even the slightest everyday things. This was the first ball game I went to as an adult, and we were sitting next to a family of 5. I was having a blast, being with my girl, and eating a ballpark hotdog. We had seats on the rail of the second deck, and like most new baseball fans, the entire time I sit there hoping a ball would come my way. Then, it happens. SMACK. Foul ball is coming right for me. I stand up, and snatch that son of a bitch out of the air. Seriously a high point in my life. My life at that moment couldn't have gotten any better... and then I hear it. "Give it to the kid!" Referring to the kid next to me. With little hesitation I looked down and handed it to a kid who was probably about 3-4 years old.

I immediately, and still to this day regret that. Usually I'm a kind, and giving person,(although actions on this board may lead some to draw other conclusions) but at that moment I wanted that damned ball for myself. I would have an an incredible memory attached to it, while this kid is probably going to forget about it on the way home while it rides around in the floorboard for 6 months and eventually winds up in the family dog's mouth.
Damn kid should grow up and catch his own balls.

Apparently giving it the kid is a common (or not so much) thing?

Good story but I still commend you for giving it to him. Its a different the way you caught yours and some player slow tossing one into the stands. I dont think as many people would have had an issue with you keeping yours. Those people on the video acted like it was a walk off home run ball they caught mid flight through the air.

[CJ]

putting a smile on a childs face is priceless. that said if my kid start crying like a little bitch like that because he wanted the ball and someone gave it to him i would throw the ball back on the field.

god bless.

I would like to create a book full of Elvis's wise quotes. I would name it the Book of Elvis, and all would rejoice.

[ELVIS]

I would like to create a book full of Elvis's wise quotes. I would name it the Book of Elvis, and all would rejoice.

you motherfucker!!!!!!!!!!!!!! is that why you need a patent attorney?

god bless.

[CJ]

you motherfucker!!!!!!!!!!!!!! is that why you need a patent attorney?

god bless.

[Steve]

I have a fucking relatable story. Gather 'round.

The year was 2006. It was June, and I was on mid tour leave from my first trip to Iraq.
It was very important to me, while I was home, to do American ('merican) things. I wanted to go to a Ranger game badly. I went with my gf, the first love my life. I had a new appreciation for even the slightest everyday things. This was the first ball game I went to as an adult, and we were sitting next to a family of 5. I was having a blast, being with my girl, and eating a ballpark hotdog. We had seats on the rail of the second deck, and like most new baseball fans, the entire time I sit there hoping a ball would come my way. Then, it happens. SMACK. Foul ball is coming right for me. I stand up, and snatch that son of a bitch out of the air. Seriously a high point in my life. My life at that moment couldn't have gotten any better... and then I hear it. "Give it to the kid!" Referring to the kid next to me. With little hesitation I looked down and handed it to a kid who was probably about 3-4 years old.

I immediately, and still to this day regret that. Usually I'm a kind, and giving person,(although actions on this board may lead some to draw other conclusions) but at that moment I wanted that damned ball for myself. I would have an an incredible memory attached to it, while this kid is probably going to forget about it on the way home while it rides around in the floorboard for 6 months and eventually winds up in the family dog's mouth.
Damn kid should grow up and catch his own balls.

Apparently giving it the kid is a common (or not so much) thing?

You still have the amazing memory of the event. You also made a lifetime memory for that little boy making him a baseball fan for life. He may remember it differently. " When I was little I went to my first ball game. A foul ball was hit in our direction and the guy sitting next to us caught right out of the air with one hand! He was so excited to catch that ball! Then to my surprise, he was nice enough to share his moment with me and gave me the ball. It was amazing!"

You just never know, that could turn out to be another Derek Jeter because of you.

[ELVIS]

You still have the amazing memory of the event. You also made a lifetime memory for that little boy making him a baseball fan for life. He may remember it differently. " When I was little I went to my first ball game. A foul ball was hit in our direction and the guy sitting next to us caught right out of the air with one hand! He was so excited to catch that ball! Then to my surprise, he was nice enough to share his moment with me and gave me the ball. It was amazing!"

You just never know, that could turn out to be another Derek Jeter because of you.

you play baseball?

god bless.

[CJ]

This thread needs more armbar.

[White_lightning]

Not my kid.. not my problem.. little fucker should have ninja jumped and caught it..

you caught it.. it's your ball..

[bcoop]

you play baseball?

god bless.

No, but Derek Jeter does

[Steve]

you play baseball?

god bless.

I might have if the asshole sitting next to us gave me the fuckin ball!

[Broncojohnny]

On one hand I can see the "give it to the kid" way of thinking. On the other, I get tired of seeing kids who burst out crying when someone else gets a goal, wins a game or gets a new toy. Then the parents immediately cave in and give the little shit whatever he wants just to shut him up. I'm convinced these kids will end up in prison when they grow up and get raped in the mouth by life.

[GeorgeG.]

some of the comments in that article are f'n hilarious

[mikec]

I might have if the asshole sitting next to us gave me the fuckin ball!

Now that's funny!

[Shorty]

The "give it to the kid" mentality was passed on to me by one of my friends that is the biggest baseball fan I know. If it's some historic home run ball it's one thing but if not it's just a ball. A kid would appreciate it a hell of a lot more than I ever would. I'm not going to say that everyone should feel the same way though. Those people obviously thought it was a big deal.

[talisman]

I caught a home run by Jim Leyritz at the old Arlington Stadium during batting practice. I didn't move an inch, just reached up with my glove and got it. Had him sign it for me the next time the Yankees were in town and it is sitting on my bookcase. There were 2 kids standing next to me when I caught it. I sure hope they don't remember me as the mean teenager that didn't give them a ball I caught fair and square.