The New Turf

[Geddy]

the turf looks like it has some lines on it now so I'm wondering if they have been running something over it to make it a little less softer. The balls hit on the ground also don't seem to die as fast as they did in the first few games

[BigLeagueChew]

Park Factors from ESPN

Rogers Centre ranks as follows:

Runs: 22nd
HR'S: 15th
HITS: 19th
Doubles: 23rd
Triples: 6th
Walks: 12th

Here is last years ranking on the old turf

Runs: 9th
HR's: 3rd
Hits: 7th
Doubles: 6th
Triples: 10th
Walks: 27th

Any of these numbers surprising to anyone considering the new turf? Right now these numbers would indicate a neutral park instead of something favorable to hitters, especially if something is hit on the ground. Line drives or pop fly's are a different story. Keep in mind with these stats that we have the best offense in baseball right now and some pitching that needs sorting.

http://espn.go.com/mlb/stats/parkfactor

[Raps_Swingman]

Park Factors from ESPN

Rogers Centre ranks as follows:

Runs: 22nd
HR'S: 15th
HITS: 19th
Doubles: 23rd
Triples: 6th
Walks: 12th

Here is last years ranking on the old turf

Runs: 9th
HR's: 3rd
Hits: 7th
Doubles: 6th
Triples: 10th
Walks: 27th

Any of these numbers surprising to anyone considering the new turf? Right now these numbers would indicate a neutral park instead of something favorable to hitters, especially if something is hit on the ground. Line drives or pop fly's are a different story. Keep in mind with these stats that we have the best offense in baseball right now and some pitching that needs sorting.

http://espn.go.com/mlb/stats/parkfactor

I wonder what the runs scored would be in the games played this year, if we we're still playing on the green concrete?

The Doubles # stands out to me the most, those gap balls are just dying and getting cut off, from what I've seen watching the games.

Would be interesting to revisit these numbers later in the year and see if anything normalizes close to what we saw last season.

[Santoki]

I don't think Walks is a relevant statistic. Also, let's wait until the end of the year to look at these stats.

[rarefind]

I'd be interested in double plays turned as well.

[Skin Blues]

I think singles would be the most relevant, although park factors are really not valid without a few years of data anyway. Something like BABIP on groundballs would probably be reliable if it was available.

[BigLeagueChew]

I wonder what the runs scored would be in the games played this year, if we we're still playing on the green concrete?

The Doubles # stands out to me the most, those gap balls are just dying and getting cut off, from what I've seen watching the games.

Would be interesting to revisit these numbers later in the year and see if anything normalizes close to what we saw last season.

Well our offense would have more runs per game, our pitching is tough to say because our only groundball starting pitcher is Sanchez, his problems early were throwing strikes, the rest of our starters are mostly strikeout pitchers and more prone to fly balls.

I'd be interested in double plays turned as well.

Will try to find those numbers.

I don't think Walks is a relevant statistic. Also, let's wait until the end of the year to look at these stats.

It's not but ESPN listed them for some reason.

I think singles would be the most relevant, although park factors are really not valid without a few years of data anyway. Something like BABIP on groundballs would probably be reliable if it was available.

Agreed, although their have been over 3500 plate appearance at Rogers Centre already this season. The turf might get quicker

[BigLeagueChew]

Another interesting link for park factors here by handedness(LHB/RHB)

http://www.baseballprospectus.com/sortable/index.php?cid=1830256