Tigers change Comerica Park’s dimensions, move in fences
DETROIT (AP) — The residence of the Detroit Tigers is ready to turn out to be just a little extra hitter-friendly.
The outfield dimensions at Comerica Park are altering, with the centre discipline wall being moved in 10 ft to 412 ft from residence plate. The Tigers introduced the adjustments on Wednesday.
In addition, the outfield wall has been lowered in centre discipline from 8 1/2 ft to 7 ft, in right-centre discipline from 13 ft to 7 ft and in proper discipline from 8 1/2 ft to 7 ft.
The Tigers say the objective is to “reward hitter outcomes on balls hit to the deepest parts of the park” and likewise “maintain the high number of extra-base hits on balls in play to the gaps, resulting in action on the basepaths.” The Tigers additionally mentioned they hope the lowered outfield wall will encourage “more electric defensive plays such as home run robberies.”
The Tigers hit simply 110 homers final season, which ranked final within the massive leagues.
Though the precise distance hasn’t modified, the left discipline nook can be labelled 342 ft as a substitute of 345 after laser measurements have been taken.
“This has been a topic of conversation for quite some time within our organization,” Tigers President of Baseball Operations Scott Harris mentioned. “We’re assured that this plan accomplishes our objectives of enhancing offensive circumstances on the toughest hit balls, whereas sustaining Comerica Park’s distinctive dimensions and elegance of play.”
Comerica Park will nonetheless have the second deepest centre discipline wall in baseball behind Colorado’s Coors Field at 415. The league common is 402.
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