The extended netting renovation at Homer Stryker Field is so important for fan safety. Foul balls can reach exit velocities between 95 mph and 105 mph, leaving a fan 60 feet away with only 0.4 seconds to react—roughly the same time it takes to blink. Protective netting is the primary defense against common stadium injuries such as concussions, facial fractures, and dental trauma. It will be 30 feet high stretching from left field to the third base bleachers. From there to the foul pole, it will be 12 feet high. #kalamazoo #kalamazoomichigan #growlers #baseball #stadium #stadiumoperations #operations #milb