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  • Ryan97
    Rookie
    • Mar 2003
    • 199

    #1

    Stadium Effects A Factor ?

    Maybe a silly question. I have been playing for quite a few years at this point and have never seen anything confirming that the different stadiums play a factor on the results. For example I assume homeruns are longer at Coors Field but do you actually hit more of them ?

    I only recently ask because I was playing a ton of games in all the stadiums except Rogers Center (wanted to check them all out). Everything was playing fantastic for 30 plus games. I finally decide to play a 4 game set there and there were certainly more long balls. About 3-5 a game both teams combine over 4 games.

    I suppose I didnt really notice in the past because I would be playing there more frequently in prior years without such long stretches in between.

    If this is case, then that's pretty sweet. Also something I will have to take into consideration with how the stats play out.
  • HozAndMoose
    MVP
    • Mar 2013
    • 3614

    #2
    Re: Stadium Effects A Factor ?

    Originally posted by Ryan97
    Maybe a silly question. I have been playing for quite a few years at this point and have never seen anything confirming that the different stadiums play a factor on the results. For example I assume homeruns are longer at Coors Field but do you actually hit more of them ?

    I only recently ask because I was playing a ton of games in all the stadiums except Rogers Center (wanted to check them all out). Everything was playing fantastic for 30 plus games. I finally decide to play a 4 game set there and there were certainly more long balls. About 3-5 a game both teams combine over 4 games.

    I suppose I didnt really notice in the past because I would be playing there more frequently in prior years without such long stretches in between.

    If this is case, then that's pretty sweet. Also something I will have to take into consideration with how the stats play out.
    The ball does carry farther in Coors. Which would lead to more. I have played 3 games in Yankee stadium. There were a total of 48 runs. With one game being 15-11. Maybe both teams were just hot but the homers were coming from everywhere.

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    • wolfpack23
      Rookie
      • Mar 2012
      • 180

      #3
      Re: Stadium Effects A Factor ?

      I am pretty sure there is a park factor for every stadium. For example, I know that they give you elevations for stadiums which would definitely help with HR distance and certain parks are going to play to certain strengths and weaknesses in regards to offense or pitching.

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      • 2kguy
        Rookie
        • Jul 2005
        • 245

        #4
        Re: Stadium Effects A Factor ?

        I wonder if they take the real city's climate into consideration. For example in stadiums where it is often more rainy and or windy to have those conditions be more prevalent.

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        • wolfpack23
          Rookie
          • Mar 2012
          • 180

          #5
          Re: Stadium Effects A Factor ?

          Originally posted by 2kguy
          I wonder if they take the real city's climate into consideration. For example in stadiums where it is often more rainy and or windy to have those conditions be more prevalent.
          I don't think so because you hardly ever get rain-outs in the game. I know that wind plays a big part in certain stadiums as does temperature. For example, I don't think I've ever played a non-windy game in Chicago.

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          • forme95
            MVP
            • Nov 2013
            • 3118

            #6
            Re: Stadium Effects A Factor ?

            Originally posted by wolfpack23
            I don't think so because you hardly ever get rain-outs in the game. I know that wind plays a big part in certain stadiums as does temperature. For example, I don't think I've ever played a non-windy game in Chicago.
            Wait...... THERE IS RAIN-OUTS in this game??????? THIS GAME IS AWESOME!!!!
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            • bcruise
              Hall Of Fame
              • Mar 2004
              • 23274

              #7
              Re: Stadium Effects A Factor ?

              Originally posted by forme95
              Wait...... THERE IS RAIN-OUTS in this game??????? THIS GAME IS AWESOME!!!!
              No. (10 char.)

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              • forme95
                MVP
                • Nov 2013
                • 3118

                #8
                Re: Stadium Effects A Factor ?

                D'oh!!! Bummer. Oh well, game is still AWESOME!!!
                Really wish sports games played to ratings!
                Only thing SIM about sports games now, are the team name and players
                CFB 25 The absolute GOAT!!!
                MLB 23 FOREVER 20 is better, 23 just for Guardians
                Madden get rid of the extras (SS/XF, HFA, media, scenarios, game plan) or turn them down considerably.

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                • Heroesandvillains
                  MVP
                  • May 2009
                  • 5974

                  #9
                  Re: Stadium Effects A Factor ?

                  Originally posted by Brian SCEA
                  Contact determines the direction and velocity of the ball, as well as ball spin. Wind is also known on any given hit. Given this info, it's possible to predict where the ball will land before it lands. You could even predict the entire ball path ahead of time.



                  Once the landing point or ball path is known, you can simply compare that against the stadium.

                  The ballpark dimension definitely affects home run chances, as the hitting system has no concept of home runs. When we tested various teams and stadiums, Yankee stadium produced way more home runs than other stadiums. We don't take for granted that things will work out the same as real life, but it's a good sign when it does.
                  Originally posted by TribeFan80
                  Thanks Brian.

                  Does the ball travel farther in Coors Field due to the thinner air? I know my geek meter is pegging, but I was wondering if you guys put in air resistance in your equations.
                  Originally posted by Brian SCEA
                  This does happen in high altitude stadiums like Coors, and the open desert stadiums in the minors (Turbine, Flagstone, etc..). The opposite effect isn't as big as this in sea level / cold stadiums.
                  Originally posted by Brian SCEA
                  One other thing you can see when in these stadiums is your pitch breaks are slightly lower. Your pitch speeds are slightly higher. This is visible in the pitch break indicator in 1P games.
                  Here's a little Q+A on the subject from a few years back. I'd assume it's still the same but obviously we can't know this with any certainty.

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                  • @legendm0de
                    Pro
                    • Dec 2012
                    • 763

                    #10
                    Re: Stadium Effects A Factor ?

                    Triples Alley in SF is very much so a factor in my games.
                    Phillies ballpark and Coors are hitting minefields.
                    Short RF in Yankees Stadium is definitely in play.

                    All dimensions and specialties in a ballpark are pretty much in play just as you would expect unless there is just a glaring anomaly I am not aware of.

                    Ballparks like Marlins and Atlanta are kind of tough to get HRs on unless you are controlling Giancarlo Stanton
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                    • 2kguy
                      Rookie
                      • Jul 2005
                      • 245

                      #11
                      Re: Stadium Effects A Factor ?

                      Originally posted by wolfpack23
                      I don't think so because you hardly ever get rain-outs in the game. I know that wind plays a big part in certain stadiums as does temperature. For example, I don't think I've ever played a non-windy game in Chicago.
                      I've played a few games in the rain. So far at least, each rain game has just been a light rain the whole time. Are there varying degrees of rain? It would be cool if it started cloudy, then rained and then cleared up - variable weather.

                      Also I am surprised that rain does not seem to impact the game. For example I would expect running to be slower and the play to be messier, more errors, less control for pictures, etc. So is this just graphics candy or does the rain impact the game? Clearly wind plays a factor but I'm wondering about rain.

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                      • letsgopens66
                        Pro
                        • Aug 2010
                        • 846

                        #12
                        Re: Stadium Effects A Factor ?

                        I hope so, because I'm two games into a series against the Reds at GABP and there have been a total of 15 HRs so far
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                        • Friar Fanatic
                          Rookie
                          • May 2012
                          • 471

                          #13
                          Re: Stadium Effects A Factor ?

                          So he said the opposite effect isn't as strong. Does that mean the ocean air from Petco doesn't really knock the ball down?

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                          • xKaoTicxLegEndx
                            Rookie
                            • Jul 2010
                            • 33

                            #14
                            Re: Stadium Effects A Factor ?

                            Originally posted by letsgopens66
                            I hope so, because I'm two games into a series against the Reds at GABP and there have been a total of 15 HRs so far
                            I just finished a 3-game series at GABP in my Tampa Bay franchise. I can't remember the exact total, but I swear I hit 15+ HRs alone. I had one player hit 4 HRs and drive in 10 runs in the series by himself. I had a couple of others hit a pair of HRs in the series. And I believe I scored 29 runs total in that 3-game series with over 30 combined hits.

                            The 3-game series in Kansas City just prior to going to Cincinnati was absolutely brutal for me, so playing in that hitter's haven jump-started my offense like I needed it to.

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                            • Greencollarbaseball
                              Pro
                              • Jun 2012
                              • 926

                              #15
                              Re: Stadium Effects A Factor ?

                              Do day and night games play differently? The commentary talks about it almost every night game in Oakland, but I have yet to see a difference in home runs, ie: more home runs during day games.

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