I play in a men's 30+ baseball league, so, if I don't get hurt in my regular games, I should be able to handle it on a real field - however - I'm also smart enough to know that I don't want to be standing around third base when major leaguers are hitting...
In Lerner's case, I'd bet that he got distracted and didn't have the reactions to get out of the way at the last second.....
I used to play in an 18+ league (MABL/MSBL). Even when I got to the age where I could play in the 30+, I liked the 18+ better, you 30+ guys are too hardcore ;-)
I've had the opportunity to run around a MLB field and shag fly balls a handful of times, and it is honestly one of the standout experiences looking back. I'd love it if the Nats would do it.
Lerner, well, he needs to place a little more "heads up" I'd say.
