Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton said that he will continue to throw balls into the stands to fans and appreciates the support for that endeavor from Shannon Stone's mother, SuZann Stone, who wrote the slugger a letter urging him to keep handing out souvenirs. Shannon Stone passed away from injuries sustained in a fall at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington in July when he tried to catch a foul ball tossed to him by Hamilton. Stone reached over a railing and dropped about 20 feet. "My intent will continue to be to toss baseballs to fans in the stands," Hamilton said Friday in response to stories written about SuZann Stone's desire for him to continue to give fans souvenir balls. "However, I am also very mindful that this needs to be done in the right circumstances. Giving away baseballs during a game is an important part of how we interact with our fans. I assess each situation to make certain it is done safely. I appreciate the comments by Mrs. Stone and my prayers are with the Stone family."