Cubsfan

Ok, does anyone else absolutely hate the hill and flagpole in center field? Being a Cubs fan, I watched the game last night and have been listening to the game tonight, and it just seems like a recipie for getting players hurt.

I watched Biggio last night drop a fly out there, and sounds like Goodwin almost got hurt on it.

Seems like they should level that out and find another place to put the flag.

ski

there's uneven surface (hill) and a metal object IN the field? you gotta be kidding me

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ray

From the Houston Astros website:

Playing Field: Three wall heights, various angles in the corners and power alleys, a 30-degree, uphill slope - "Tal's Hill" - for a center field warning track, and a flag pole in the field of play create unique actions for any ball that gets past an outfielder.

gear02

wow...you guys didn't know?

There's a corner at the very middle of the outfield wall. At that corner is a hill with the flag pole on it. Both are in play and many a CF have tumbled going up the hill, including Biggio, who did a face plant.

While it may cause an injury, it's very unique and rarely does a ball get that far.

Cubsfan

Here's an image of it:

http://www.digitalballparks.com/Astros_640_10.html


I think the Polo Grounds also had a flagpole in center field.

cheapie

i've been there what a cool stadium. not as cool as pacbell tho'. imho.

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