Freddy Galvis Wants MLB To Expand Netting After Hitting Girl With Foul Ball

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Freddy Galvis was shaken up after a ball, that was hit off of his bat, struck a girl and sent her to the hospital on Saturday night.

Galvis, 26, was adamant about Major League Baseball expanding the foul ball netting. Only three teams have netting that extends to the outfield.

"Everybody in TV, media, whatever," Galvis said. "But after three days what's going to happen? They're going to forget. But that family won't forget that. Do you think the little baby will forget that? It's true life."

"Why don't you put up a net and protect all the fans?" he continued. "I always look into the stands and see babies. I see two-year-old kids coming to the game. You can sit there. Just put up a net all the to left field or whatever."

Phillies executive vice president and chief operating officer Mike Stiles responded in a statement.

"The Phillies expanded our netting this season to the sides of the dugout near home plate, as was suggested by Major League Baseball. We decided earlier this season to consider the possibility of further expansion next season. In making that determination at the conclusion of the 2016 season, we will take into account a number of factors including the opinion of our uniformed personnel and, most importantly, the wishes and safety of our fans."