Why is pepper banned from some ballparks?

[steveox]

I dont see the big deal.Ever see in back of screen says no pepper?

[Elvis]

It made too many people sneeze into their nachos and spill cheese sauce on the seat in front of them. Then the team got the laundry bill. It was just an insurance thing. I just hope they never ban salt. I'll be pissed.

[Edgartohof]

Originally Posted by steveox

I dont see the big deal.Ever see in back of screen says no pepper?

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Sorry for not really adding to the discussion, but ????????????????????????

I say that because:

1. I never have heard of that before,

2. don't know why it would be banned,

3. don't know why someone would need to bring pepper to the park

[Sean O]

dear god people. I'm gonna assume that most people on this board never played little league when they were young. At least, I pray that is the case.

from baseballtips.com:
pepper -- Pepper is a common pre-game exercise where one player bunts brisk grounders and line drives to a group of fielders who are standing about 20 feet away. The fielders try to throw it back as quickly as possible. The batter hits the return throw. (Some ballparks ban pepper games because wild pitches could land in the stands and injure spectators).

[Elvis]

Originally Posted by Sean O

dear god people. I'm gonna assume that most people on this board never played little league when they were young. At least, I pray that is the case.

from baseballtips.com:
pepper -- Pepper is a common pre-game exercise where one player bunts brisk grounders and line drives to a group of fielders who are standing about 20 feet away. The fielders try to throw it back as quickly as possible. The batter hits the return throw. (Some ballparks ban pepper games because wild pitches could land in the stands and injure spectators).

So you're saying it's the players who aren't allowed to bring the pepper onto the field. Are they still allowed to use it in the clubhouse? I heard they have some pretty nice spreads catered before the games - Do they allow pepper for that at least? I think the salt is way more dangerous. Hypertention and all.

[steveox]

Originally Posted by Sean O

dear god people. I'm gonna assume that most people on this board never played little league when they were young. At least, I pray that is the case.

from baseballtips.com:
pepper -- Pepper is a common pre-game exercise where one player bunts brisk grounders and line drives to a group of fielders who are standing about 20 feet away. The fielders try to throw it back as quickly as possible. The batter hits the return throw. (Some ballparks ban pepper games because wild pitches could land in the stands and injure spectators).

If you know baseball youll know pepper too.They dont need to play pepper near the stands They could go to the bullpen and pratice it.

[JPL BMX]

I can't realll see why you would ban pepper, they could just to in the outfield. I did it in little league all the time and fields are way smaller making it easier for someone to get hurt.

[wilkerson_rulz-06]

Why would pepper be used at baseball games.
People don't actually order eggs and sprinkle pepper all over them!

[JPL BMX]

Originally Posted by wilkerson_rulz

Why would pepper be used at baseball games.
People don't actually order eggs and sprinkle pepper all over them!

I think the signs are for the GAME pepper not the actual food topper.

[wilkerson_rulz-06]

Originally Posted by JPL BMX

I think the signs are for the GAME pepper not the actual food topper.

Oh...

[64Cards]

I like some pepper on potato salad, which goes great with a jumbo dog or brat. I've yet to see potato salad sold at a ballpark.

[runningshoes]

Originally Posted by Edgartohof

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Sorry for not really adding to the discussion, but ????????????????????????

I say that because:

1. I never have heard of that before,

2. don't know why it would be banned,

3. don't know why someone would need to bring pepper to the park

You've never heard of Pepper?

I play it against a wall.

[bhss89]

Originally Posted by Sean O

dear god people. I'm gonna assume that most people on this board never played little league when they were young. At least, I pray that is the case.

from baseballtips.com:
pepper -- Pepper is a common pre-game exercise where one player bunts brisk grounders and line drives to a group of fielders who are standing about 20 feet away. The fielders try to throw it back as quickly as possible. The batter hits the return throw. (Some ballparks ban pepper games because wild pitches could land in the stands and injure spectators).

You are correct, sir.

I might add that the propensity for ballplayers to stand in one spot and shuffle their spikes to and fro while playing in a small area on the grass is the other reason pepper is banned in many ballparks. The head groundskeeper ain't too fond on the grass being destroyed simply because some ballplayers wanted to warm up within sight of the hot singles in the front few rows!

Regarding the game itself, I have fond memories of playing with my fellow pitchers in college. We also played a game we called "Flips" that became really violent at times, which was perfect for guys who sometimes only saw action every 3 or 4 games.

[steveox]

I think the commisoner should rule a team has the right to play pepper but they should do it in a designated area.

[Edgartohof]

Originally Posted by runningshoes53

You've never heard of Pepper?

I play it against a wall.

The reasoning behind not knowing, is that I did not grow up around baseball that much - I mean I watch a few baseball games, and new a little about the Mariners, but begin to really get into it until the Mcgwire/Sosa chase, and then the 2001 Mariners is when I began following Seattle diligently, and have gotten more and more involved (especially since joining bbf). So you will have to forgive me for not knowing a lot of "basic" stuff.

[Captain Cold Nose]

I've only seen this ban at Fenway.

[steveox]

Its also Banned in Detroit.

[west coast orange and black]

Captain Cold Nose:I've only seen this ban at Fenway.

playing pepper near the backstop is banned at all 30 ballyards.
the stated reason is that it jacks up the grass too much.

players do not like to play pepper in the outfield because they'd hafta chase down the errant balls.

[sschirmer]

Originally Posted by west coast orange and black

Captain Cold Nose:I've only seen this ban at Fenway.

playing pepper near the backstop is banned at all 30 ballyards.
the stated reason is that it jacks up the grass too much.

players do not like to play pepper in the outfield because they'd hafta chase down the errant balls.

Finally. I should have known Tony would rescue this thread.

[steveox]

Originally Posted by west coast orange and black

Captain Cold Nose:I've only seen this ban at Fenway.
players do not like to play pepper in the outfield because they'd hafta chase down the errant balls.

Well like said play pepper in the bullpens.Bullpens dont have to be pretty cause cameras only show pitchers warming up.

[tonypug]

Originally Posted by steveox

I dont see the big deal.Ever see in back of screen says no pepper?

They really need a sign that says no Ketchup on Hot Dogs.

[steveox]

Originally Posted by tonypug

They really need a sign that says no Ketchup on Hot Dogs.

Yeah!! no Ketchup

[Joltin' Joe]

It wasn't the game and it certainly wasn't the spice. The first thing that I thought it was when I saw the thread title was Johnny Leonard Roosevelt Martin aka Pepper.

[tonypug]

Originally Posted by steveox

Yeah!! no Ketchup

Now, thats what I'm talking about.

[steveox]

This is the only thing should be allowed at Ballparks