Some Major League and Minor League stadium’s seating is designed differently than others. Some major league stadiums have large black seats behind home plate that block the view of the pitcher. Other big leagues stadiums have rows and rows of black seats throughout the stadium. Minor league stadiums also have rows and rows of black seats.
It’s a thing. I guess it’s a bar for the fans. It’s not really that fun to sit in because it’s so far away.
What is the Batter’s Eye in Baseball?
A batter’s eye is used as a backdrop to help the baseball batter to see the ball from the pitcher in center field. When the baseball batter is standing in center field, it is important that the ball that the pitcher throws be seen on the batter’s eye since the view of the ball is blocked by the batter’s eye screen behind the center field outfield wall.
In the infield the batter can see the ball better than the infielders can see them. The batter is there with the pitch in their mind. If the infielder throws it behind them or to their side they can’t do anything about it.
When Did the Batter’s Eye Become Mandatory?
The outfield batter’s eye on Ebbets Field became an iconic part of New York’s baseball ballpark landscape. This also became another advantage for the home team. As a batter watched the ball land in the outfield, it was easier to catch the ball after the outfielder hit the ground.
All Major League Baseball Stadiums Do Something Different
Stadiums can be designed to allow fans to enjoy the game from almost any seat, and there are a number of ways to do this. The most common way to do this is by designing the stands and bleachers around the field. Another way to do this is to build the stands around the exterior of the field.
Baseball venues need to get away from the “baseball box” style seats. Seating boxes are a dated concept and have not kept up with stadium amenities. A batter’s eye view is a great way to incorporate a stadium into a new venue. Venues like the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium are integrating a steamship in center field into their design. While a baseball box is a good location, stadiums need to incorporate a lot more amenities and seating areas. The batter’s eye is a great way to incorporate seating and fans into the venue.
While Wrigley Field itself is an incredible backdrop to any baseball-game-watching experience, no other stadium is quite as well-known than Fenway Park. The stadium itself is simply one of the most beautiful stadiums in all of American sports. In addition to being the home of the beloved Boston Red Sox, the stadium is the former home of the Boston Braves. The stadium is also home to the Boston Bruins, however, the Bruins’ home ice arena has a different architectural style than Fenway Park.
