Extended Safety Netting To Be Added At Progressive Field

CLEVELAND INDIANS ANNOUNCE

EXTENDED NETTING PLANS

AT PROGRESSIVE FIELD

Cleveland, OH — The Cleveland Indians today announced their plans for extended netting at Progressive Field down both foul lines prior to Opening Day 2020.

In consultation with MLB and architects to assess the best design within our ballpark configuration, we have made the following netting changes to protect our fans while providing the best possible viewing experience:

·         Extended Netting– The netting will now be extended to cover the area from section 128 in the Right Field corner to section 174 in the Left Field corner.

·         Height Increased and Canopy Removed– We have also extended the height of the netting from 23 feet to 33 feet and have removed the existing canopy.  This will enable foul balls to once again reach the fans in the lower bowl.

Additionally, players and fans will still be able to take part in pregame autographs through the netting.

“Along with 29 other MLB teams, we will be extending our netting to enhance the safety measures in place to protect our fans at Progressive Field,” said Vice President, Ballpark Operations Jim Folk. “We are looking to maximize safety while minimizing obstructing views and will be utilizing the same netting material that we have had recent success with in the ballpark.”

Renderings of the extended netting can be found here: https://indians.box.com/s/3aljs71kfil4pfeqcez47wuxjs335vbv