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  • RaychelSnr
    Executive Editor
    • Jan 2007
    • 4846

    #1

    Top Five Digital Ballparks: #2 Wrigley Field



    How much more classic of a ballpark than Wrigley Field can you get really?

    From the ivy covered walls to the classic scoreboard in Center Field, to the small concourses and traditional day game schedule -- there's a lot of throwback to be had in Wrigley Field, which opened in 1914.

    In terms of in game action, you get to play a lot of day games here, which is where MLB '12: The Show is by far at it's best looking. You get to do so in a classic ballpark, with the classic sightlines complete with bleacher seating across the street on top of the residences as you'd expect to see on a WGN broadcast.

    While you can't experience the thrill of Wrigleyville or enjoy the classic ballpark fare available at Wrigley -- so a big part of why Wrigley really is one of the games best ballparks is lost in The Show -- it's hard to find something I don't like about this park in the game.

    The playing surface itself features the deep Wrigley Corners of 355 in left and 353 in right, moving out to a short 400 in center. It's hard not to classify Wrigley as a hitters park except the long distances down the lines definitely do take some homers away you'd have in other parks.

    What is your favorite aspect of Wrigley Field?
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  • jyoung
    Hall Of Fame
    • Dec 2006
    • 11157

    #2
    I like hitting a home run into the street and nailing passing by vehicles.

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    • Curahee
      100 Miles To Go
      • Jan 2012
      • 4009

      #3
      Re: Top Five Digital Ballparks: #2 Wrigley Field

      I just wish there were some things that were more accurate.
      The color of the scoreboard numbers are wrong.
      There are no Divisional flag, no retired number flags, no Harry Caray caricature on the press box, no bullpen spotters.
      The AC number has been wrong for about 4 years.

      As good as it is, it needs some fixes.
      Last edited by Curahee; 04-27-2012, 11:53 AM. Reason: Typo. Thanks!

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      • thaSLAB
        [Player 1]
        • Feb 2008
        • 4496

        #4
        Re: Top Five Digital Ballparks: #2 Wrigley Field

        Number one feature, IMO, is the ivy. Then there's the rooftop seating! Those, and the fact that it is truly a classic stadium. I grew up watching Ryno, Hawk, Bull, Sarge, Penguin and the Deer playing at Wrigley. And listening to Harry and Steve call the games.

        Originally posted by Curahee
        I just wish there were some things that were more accurate.
        The color of the scoreboard numbers are wrong.
        There are no Divisional flag, no retired number flags, no Garry Caray caricature on the press box, no bullpen spotters.
        The AC number has been wrong for about 4 years.

        As good as it is, it needs some fixes.
        Last edited by thaSLAB; 04-27-2012, 02:51 PM.
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        • devroid
          Rookie
          • Mar 2005
          • 27

          #5
          Thankfully they cannot replicate the smell, though I make sure to not flush my toilet for a few days if I'm going to be playing a game there to really make the experience real.

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          • Curahee
            100 Miles To Go
            • Jan 2012
            • 4009

            #6
            Re: Top Five Digital Ballparks: #2 Wrigley Field

            Originally posted by devroid
            Thankfully they cannot replicate the smell, though I make sure to not flush my toilet for a few days if I'm going to be playing a game there to really make the experience real.

            Sox fan!

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            • Jistic
              Hall Of Fame
              • Mar 2003
              • 16406

              #7
              Re: Top Five Digital Ballparks: #2 Wrigley Field

              Love the fact in April the ivy is brown and the announcers actually make reference to that fact. They did a great job.
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              • CgyFlames
                Pro
                • May 2007
                • 625

                #8
                Re: Top Five Digital Ballparks: #2 Wrigley Field

                Playing a season as the Cubs and every home game is a joy because of this place.

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                • beantownbruins
                  Rookie
                  • Jul 2009
                  • 476

                  #9
                  Re: Top Five Digital Ballparks: #2 Wrigley Field

                  Originally posted by MMChrisS
                  How much more classic of a ballpark than Wrigley Field can you get really?
                  Easy. Fenway Park. As for my favorite part of the 2nd best stadium in baseball, it's between the ivy and the fans watching across the street from the rooftops.
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                  • Curahee
                    100 Miles To Go
                    • Jan 2012
                    • 4009

                    #10
                    Re: Top Five Digital Ballparks: #2 Wrigley Field

                    Originally posted by beantownbruins
                    the fans watching across the street from the rooftops.
                    I remember when those rooftop bleachers were lawn chairs!

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                    • tackleb0x
                      Rookie
                      • Aug 2009
                      • 34

                      #11
                      Re: Top Five Digital Ballparks: #2 Wrigley Field

                      Even as a baseball purist I can still say: Tear it down. By far the worst stadium I've ever seen a game at. They tore down more important stadiums. Cubs fans deserve to walk thru piss while waiting in line to get to a urinal if they can't see that its time.

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                      • Curahee
                        100 Miles To Go
                        • Jan 2012
                        • 4009

                        #12
                        Re: Top Five Digital Ballparks: #2 Wrigley Field

                        Originally posted by tackleb0x
                        Even as a baseball purist I can still say: Tear it down. By far the worst stadium I've ever seen a game at. They tore down more important stadiums. Cubs fans deserve to walk thru piss while waiting in line to get to a urinal if they can't see that its time.

                        Bathrooms have been renovated and modernized this year.

                        The stadium will never be torn down and they are making better and better upgrades every year.

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                        • bukktown
                          MVP
                          • Jan 2007
                          • 3261

                          #13
                          Re: Top Five Digital Ballparks: #2 Wrigley Field

                          Can you list the other ballparks that made the list?

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                          • Curahee
                            100 Miles To Go
                            • Jan 2012
                            • 4009

                            #14
                            Re: Top Five Digital Ballparks: #2 Wrigley Field

                            Originally posted by bukktown
                            Can you list the other ballparks that made the list?
                            http://www.operationsports.com/forum...r-stadium.html

                            http://www.operationsports.com/forum...-4-t-park.html

                            http://www.operationsports.com/forum...den-yards.html

                            http://www.operationsports.com/forum...ley-field.html

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                            • devroid
                              Rookie
                              • Mar 2005
                              • 27

                              #15
                              I'ts a nice enough stadium to sit and watch a game at, every other aspect of it is sub-par though. The wall and the ivy are undeniably great but there isn't much else pleasing to the eye, externally the place is abysmal looking. I wouldn't rate it this high in real life, probably second 5 maybe, game wise I don't see how you could rate it a 2 without them incorporating the changes in right field.

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