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AustinCountyAg said:
astros fan here coming to ask a question. no disrespect here....Watching the game last night it seemed a ton of the balls carried to the warning track and weak fly balls carried a ton for both teams. Does the new ballpark give up a lot of homers? Does the field have vents up top that could have an effect on the ball in the air?
I could be wrong but I feel like it plays big. Shoot last night the Astros made like six outs that were hit 400+.
AustinCountyAg said:
astros fan here coming to ask a question. no disrespect here....Watching the game last night it seemed a ton of the balls carried to the warning track and weak fly balls carried a ton for both teams. Does the new ballpark give up a lot of homers? Does the field have vents up top that could have an effect on the ball in the air?
ball tends to carry better at the new stadium when the roof is open.
The early results seemed to feel more like a pitcher's park, but that may be because of the old BallPark. It could be that we have better pitching.AustinCountyAg said:
astros fan here coming to ask a question. no disrespect here....Watching the game last night it seemed a ton of the balls carried to the warning track and weak fly balls carried a ton for both teams. Does the new ballpark give up a lot of homers? Does the field have vents up top that could have an effect on the ball in the air?
MLB also took over the production of baseballs and have admitted to changing the responsiveness of the balls.
The breeze ways when you open the SW entrance door seemed like a strong force the few times I've come in. That breeze would push the ball from behind home plate (either side) out to CF.
I'm curious what the open roof will do tonight.
All that to say, I don't know that anyone has enough statistical support for how the ballpark plays.
MMP is one of the smallest fields in the league. For example, Bregman's homer to left was a foul ball in the other 29 ball parks. Crawford box is fenway level short with 1/2 the height of the monster (estimating).
GLP isn't a monster by any means (Twins or Detroit massive parks, IIRC) but MMP is, in fact, almost a little league park in some spots.
GLP isn't a monster by any means (Twins or Detroit massive parks, IIRC) but MMP is, in fact, almost a little league park in some spots.
What is everyone's go to food these days? The last playoff run(s) they had some "Texas Tacos" that were soft tacos that were pretty good but they are no longer around. We're usually sitting down in Sec 21 or Sec 22 so typically have been going to the nacho place right outside of there, but looking for something different.
only went to one game this season, but I got the Birria tacos from Hurtado's. They were the best things I feel like I've ever eaten at a sporting event (not saying much because my only real history is at A&M events). But I still dream of them sometimes hahaProposition Joe said:
What is everyone's go to food these days? The last playoff run(s) they had some "Texas Tacos" that were soft tacos that were pretty good but they are no longer around. We're usually sitting down in Sec 21 or Sec 22 so typically have been going to the nacho place right outside of there, but looking for something different.
That's the type of suggestion I was looking for -- I'll check it out tonight!
Proposition Joe said:
That's the type of suggestion I was looking for -- I'll check it out tonight!
Another endorsement for Hurtados. Their brisket elote is also amazeballs.
yeah the nachos looked pretty good and the elote (like beagle said) looked freaking delicious. Next game I go to I'm going to have to decide which I want.. or just be a fatass and get both the tacos and eloteProposition Joe said:
That's the type of suggestion I was looking for -- I'll check it out tonight!
Yeah, The Hurtado brisket nachos are incredible. Pricey at $24, but it's enough for two people easy.
A close friend of mine has the last name Hurtado, he stumbled across Hurtado BBQ when they were just a food truck. When he told the owner about the same last name he gave him a bunch of apparel and "adopted" him into the BBQ family lol. They're great people and the food is so good. I'm glad they've blown up the way they have
Had a beach/fishing weekend in Port A scheduled for a long time now. That now means we'll be watching tonights and tomorrows game with a mix of Rangers and Astros fans. This is how rivalries are made
The boneless basket from pluckers is the best value IMO
ETA beers are nearly $19 after tax during playoffs. I think sodas were $14 or so
ETA beers are nearly $19 after tax during playoffs. I think sodas were $14 or so
Garlic Parmesan fries.
Pretzel coated in hot Cheeto dust and dipped in nacho cheese
Pretzel coated in hot Cheeto dust and dipped in nacho cheese
CNN is an enemy of the state and should be treated as such.
mosdefn14 said:
The boneless basket from pluckers is the best value IMO
ETA beers are nearly $19 after tax during playoffs. I think sodas were $14 or so
Those prices make me want to puke
Tickets procured for tomorrow. Section 118. I'll apologize if I screw this up. Won both games I attended this season with my son 2-0. Let's hope for a third!
What beer are you getting?? I got shiner for $12
Yeah I was taken a back at the craft beer stand last night when I got two 16 beers and the total was $38. Seems like those beers (with the ST discount) were about $11 during the season.
IF the Rangers win tonight, I'll get into that stadium somehow tomorrow night.
fc2112 said:
IF the Rangers win tonight, I'll get into that stadium somehow tomorrow night.
Not sure what your definition of "night" is, the game starts at 4pm. I'm going tomorrow and just caught the earlier time myself.
mosdefn14 said:
The boneless basket from pluckers is the best value IMO
ETA beers are nearly $19 after tax during playoffs. I think sodas were $14 or so
wait, they raised the beer prices for the playoffs?
This is a big one. Stress off the charts. I love the idea of throwing Monty and Evo only needing 1 more win. I hate the idea of throwing Monty and Evo needing 2 more wins.
Heaney and Dunning are a couple of reasons why we are here. Without either, we don't make it into the playoffs. Urquidy has been pretty good the last 3 outings, so I'm hoping he's rusty.
Heaney and Dunning are a couple of reasons why we are here. Without either, we don't make it into the playoffs. Urquidy has been pretty good the last 3 outings, so I'm hoping he's rusty.
KT 90 said:mosdefn14 said:
The boneless basket from pluckers is the best value IMO
ETA beers are nearly $19 after tax during playoffs. I think sodas were $14 or so
wait, they raised the beer prices for the playoffs?
Except when it comes to beer prices
Interesting about the Bregman HR.ChoppinDs40 said:
MMP is one of the smallest fields in the league. For example, Bregman's homer to left was a foul ball in the other 29 ball parks. Crawford box is fenway level short with 1/2 the height of the monster (estimating).
GLP isn't a monster by any means (Twins or Detroit massive parks, IIRC) but MMP is, in fact, almost a little league park in some spots.
IMO, this is really the indicator.
Granted shape and hit lines are important. You could have a LF that extends to Oklahoma, and a short RF porch, but the actually surface area, IMO, is important. Fence heights are relavent, of course.
Regarding hitter and pitcher friendly includes surface area of foul territory.
I seem to recall, there used to be a site you could overlay two stadiums to compare their dimensions.
Hmm. I'd always heard that San Diego and Chavez Ravine were pitcher-friendly parks. Maybe that's after you factor in the marine layer.
fc2112 said:
Yeah I was taken a back at the craft beer stand last night when I got two 16 beers and the total was $38. Seems like those beers (with the ST discount) were about $11 during the season.
This is why you slam beers in the parking lot before you go in.
CNN is an enemy of the state and should be treated as such.
PetCo was pitcher friendly. In 2012, they moved the power alleys in.
https://www.petcoparkinsider.com/petco-park-dimensions
https://www.petcoparkinsider.com/petco-park-dimensions
Quote:
What are the ballpark dimensions at Petco?
Right Field: 322 feet
Right-Center: 391 feet (was 402 feet)
Center Field: 396 feet
Left-Center: 386 feet (was 402 feet)
Left Field: 336 feet
I see. I'm 11 years late on the Petco pitcher-unfriendly updates. Could be why my Padres performance on immaculate grid is limited to Steve Garvey, Tony Gwynn, and Jake Peavy.DallasAg 94 said:
PetCo was pitcher friendly. In 2012, they moved the power alleys in.
https://www.petcoparkinsider.com/petco-park-dimensionsQuote:
What are the ballpark dimensions at Petco?
Right Field: 322 feet
Right-Center: 391 feet (was 402 feet)
Center Field: 396 feet
Left-Center: 386 feet (was 402 feet)
Left Field: 336 feet
If we make the World Series, I'm planning on setting up a little tailgate in Lot C
It's all about the pitching tonight. Need strong efforts after what we saw last night. Keep them to 3 or less and I like our chances.
South Platte said:I see. I'm 11 years late on the Petco pitcher-unfriendly updates. Could be why my Padres performance on immaculate grid is limited to Steve Garvey, Tony Gwynn, and Jake Peavy.DallasAg 94 said:
PetCo was pitcher friendly. In 2012, they moved the power alleys in.
https://www.petcoparkinsider.com/petco-park-dimensionsQuote:
What are the ballpark dimensions at Petco?
Right Field: 322 feet
Right-Center: 391 feet (was 402 feet)
Center Field: 396 feet
Left-Center: 386 feet (was 402 feet)
Left Field: 336 feet
Don't forget Dave Winfield, Ozzie Smith, and Gaylord Perry! Those will help get some boxes covered. Also, old friend Jurickson Profar as well.
Mr Gigem said:
If we make the World Series, I'm planning on setting up a little tailgate in Lot C
What about that TexAgs suite!?
Gwynn was the guy I always wanted to hit like.South Platte said:I see. I'm 11 years late on the Petco pitcher-unfriendly updates. Could be why my Padres performance on immaculate grid is limited to Steve Garvey, Tony Gwynn, and Jake Peavy.DallasAg 94 said:
PetCo was pitcher friendly. In 2012, they moved the power alleys in.
https://www.petcoparkinsider.com/petco-park-dimensionsQuote:
What are the ballpark dimensions at Petco?
Right Field: 322 feet
Right-Center: 391 feet (was 402 feet)
Center Field: 396 feet
Left-Center: 386 feet (was 402 feet)
Left Field: 336 feet
Garvey was one of my childhood icons. You may or may not know, he has entered the California US Senate Race.
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