View to a Thrill

July 24, 2013 by Austin Gisriel · 5 Comments

Of the thousands who watched the Home Run Derby this past Monday, no one in Citi Field had a better view than George Carroll, who was directly behind home plate. And I mean directly behind home plate: Carroll was one of two catchers who most people saw all night long and probably never noticed. Carroll […]

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Meet the new Park Factors — Part III

May 9, 2010 by John Cappello · Leave a Comment

Taming the Wind “This will be one of the most beautiful baseball parks of all time.”â€”Vice President Richard Nixon, 1960, opening day at Candlestick Park So many were fooled. Players, sports writers, and even future presidents were in awe of the new home of the San Francisco Giants. Mesmerizing visitors with its lush green grass […]

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Meet the New Park Factors – Part I

March 28, 2010 by John Cappello · 1 Comment

“It’s a park that could make you a hero or a bum.” â€“ Stan Musial on the Polo Grounds, 1957 Stan Musial was truly one of the most consistently great hitters baseball has ever seen. With a lifetime average of .331, his slumps were like cometsâ€”showing up every few years, then disappearing in a flash. […]

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