‘Baseball Rule’ protects ballparks from lawsuits. Owners not liable for injuries

The Boston Globe reports:

Whether fans in the stands know it or not, they cheer on their baseball teams at their own risk.

A roughly century-old so-called Baseball Rule states that stadium owners and operators are not responsible for injuries sustained by foul balls or pieces of shattered bats, so long as netted or screened seats are in place for a reasonable number of spectators. The onus is on the fans to be alert during the game.

Just a reminder.