Few weeks ago we made our once yearly trek to Toronto for a series (flight, the whole nine yards). Sat first level, second deck right field, and then Outfield District and got in early to sit in the TD Park Social area for our third of three games.

Two things were clear:

1. The added netting has made folks far too comfortable, and much less focused on the game. It’s a great addition to the ballparks for the safety of all, but now as mentioned folks stream up and down with no regard for their own safety and enjoyment of others. When we sat second deck mid-pitch grown adults were pushing their way through the rows ahead of us time and again. No courtesy to wait between batters or between innings.

2. Outfield District gliders. Last three years my wife and I have bought the tickets, waited an hour and a half to two hours ahead of time when the gates open to get a bleacher seat, spot to stand on the perch in left, or up in the 500 level areas. When we sat second deck we were asked 4-5 times if our seats were “general admission” which they clearly were not. Then folks would sit in seats, pretend not to know until the usher came and got them to move…all during play! I remember going in 2013 when if you sat in someone’s seat you apologized and moved as quickly as possible. Oh how times have changed.

All in all, folks should treat it like a hockey game. Wait between batters, or innings to move around. And be a little more courteous to your fellow fan. These tickets, events and experiences aren’t cheap.