Comments on: West Park

By: johnboy

johnboy — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 03:04:40 +0000

I thought it was for those West Park jumping jack rabbits.

By: Steve Bean

Steve Bean — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 03:01:57 +0000

My understanding is that the little net it there so that the ump can see it it move when the ball hits it if it’s just barely a foul ball. Otherwise the fair/foul call could be more difficult (and argued over). Not sure why it doesn’t extend down to the top of the outfield fence.

By: Tom Brandt

Tom Brandt — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 02:53:48 +0000

And yes, they are always made like a mini-fence. Cf this one in Comerica Park in Detroit.

By: Tom Brandt

Tom Brandt — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 02:49:47 +0000

You always see them in parks where professional baseball is played, they are less common where recreational ball is played.

By: Linda Diane Feldt

Linda Diane Feldt — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 01:14:26 +0000

Are they usually made like a mini fence? Thanks for the explanation. I’ve never noticed them at any other ball field. Which is why it is a good thing to stop and watch.

By: Maggie Fulton

Maggie Fulton — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 00:41:30 +0000

Those are foul poles. Tells officials and players whether a ball is fair or foul. Lines on the field extend into the air (the “fence”)in case of a fly ball.