Just like there are symbols in the Play by Play for +/- plays it would be nice to see similar symbols for when the ballpark factors affected the outcome of a play.

I like this idea, and I'm upset with myself I never thought of it before.

Posted by jimmystick on 9/21/2012 4:50:00 PM (view original):
I like this idea, and I'm upset with myself I never thought of it before.

You let us all down with your irresponsible behavior.

Um, don't ballpark effects affect all plays?

...except strikeouts and walks I guess...

Posted by shobob on 9/21/2012 6:09:00 PM (view original):
Um, don't ballpark effects affect all plays?

yeah, I don't think it is quite as simple as saying "that was a HR because of the short fence."  I think the way it works is that you are more likely to get a HR because of the +3 factor...but it's not a direct correlation.  You have to remember that most of what you read in the boxscore is just window dressing.

Posted by bigal888 on 9/24/2012 11:32:00 AM (view original):

Posted by shobob on 9/21/2012 6:09:00 PM (view original):
Um, don't ballpark effects affect all plays?

yeah, I don't think it is quite as simple as saying "that was a HR because of the short fence."  I think the way it works is that you are more likely to get a HR because of the +3 factor...but it's not a direct correlation.  You have to remember that most of what you read in the boxscore is just window dressing.

How do you know this?