A Diamondbacks fan seems to be causing trouble from the outfield stands at Chase Field.
This isn’t the first time these fans have been involved in controversial moments over the last four seasons. Recently, a replay highlighted an incident where a fan snagged a possible home run ball from his seat.
The latest disruption took place during the Diamondbacks’ recent 4-2 win against the Giants. In the eighth inning, San Francisco outfielder Christian Koss hit a deep fly toward left-center. Arizona’s Tim Tawa attempted to make a catch at the wall, while fans crowded with gloves eager to grab the ball.
Initially, there was concern about fan interference, but it was ultimately ruled that the fans did not obstruct Tawa, who wasn’t in a position to make the catch.
The result was a double, yet the fans involved were ejected from the game. This ball could have potentially changed the game for the Giants, who were struggling with seven losses in their last ten games.
The same fan had another incident back on July 6, 2022, when he reached over the wall to catch a fly ball, which was then deemed an automatic double.
Then, on May 6, 2023, during a tight 8-7 victory against the Nationals, fans caught a home run by Galliel Jr., just inches from Washington’s left fielder, Stone Garrett. After review, the home run call was confirmed.
Another event occurred on July 28, 2024, where fans again appeared to interfere with a home run but the play was ruled in favor of the home run as well.
This year, fans are calling for this individual to be banned from the ballpark altogether. Many seem to agree, expressing their frustration online.
One fan said, “He definitely needs to be banned.” Others echoed the sentiment by simply stating, “What a loser.”
