Something happens when you become a father. Many call it the Dad Reflex.
Although this new intuition can help you protect your child from falling, it can also make you simultaneously look cool and stupid in front of thousands of people on national TV.
[seealso slug="water-slide-dog"]
One dad flexed his new reflex at the Cubs game at Wrigley Field on Tuesday, snatching a foul ball hit by Cubs pitcher Jason Hammel from Dodgers first baseman Adrian Gonzalez. But he did it barehanded, while holding his totally chill baby who was feeding at the time.
However, Don Mattingly, the Dodgers coach, protested, umpires reviewed the play and awarded the Dodgers an out, the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
And while the Dodgers were grateful, some fans were upset that the man wasn't booted from the game, others applauded his skills and some were obviously concerned for the child.
Thanks for the third out, man. pic.twitter.com/xDQxIuaqx9— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) June 24, 2015
Fans that interfere with a ball in the field of play are supposed to be escorted out of the park. No clue why this guy gets to stay.— Alanna Rizzo (@alannarizzo) June 24, 2015
@samcmlaird That dude took the biggest risk of his life and came out a legend.— Rob Laycock (@rlaycock) June 24, 2015
@dancahill_cst @TJZuppe Couldn't you consider that child endangerment?— Satch Wilson (@SatchnScooby) June 24, 2015