Series Preview: Red Sox at Tampa Bay Rays of Steinbrenner Field and Actually Now in Tampa
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from Over the Monster2 days ago
The Tampa Bay Rays are set to play at George M. Steinbrenner Field for the 2025 season due a hurricane's damage to Tropicana Field. This new location, aligning with the dimensions of Yankee Stadium, is projected to significantly alter player performance. Factors such as warmer average game temperatures and increased humidity could contribute to a flatter ball trajectory. Analysis suggests that a typical left-handed batter's home run count could increase considerably, reflecting the unique playing conditions of this spring training home.
The plans for the Rays' new stadium and/or repairs to The Top have been anything but smooth, shifting them to George M. Steinbrenner Field for 2025.
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GMS Field's dimensions are identical to those of Yankee Stadium, a famously homer-friendly venue, potentially impacting player performance.
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Average temperatures during game time at GMS Field would have been five degrees warmer than any other stadium, creating a hotter, more humid game environment.
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ESPN's Todd Zola hypothesized a left-handed batter projected to hit 30 homers at Tropicana Field might hit 33.9 homers at Steinbrenner Field.
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