2003 HiMCM B:How fair are major league baseball parks to the players?
Consider the following major league baseball parks: Atlanta Braves, Colorado Rockies, New York Yankees, California Angles, Minnesota Twins, and Florida Marlins.
Each field is in a different location and has different dimensions. Are all these parks "fair"? Determine how fair or unfair is each park. Determine the optimal baseball "setting" for major league baseball.
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Outfield Dimensions |
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Wall Height |
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Franchise |
Left field |
Left center |
Center |
Right center |
Right |
Left Field |
Center |
Right |
Area of Fair Ter |
Angels |
330 |
376 |
408 |
361 |
330 |
8 |
8 |
18 |
110,000 |
Braves |
335 |
380 |
401 |
390 |
330 |
8 |
8 |
8 |
115,000 |
Rockies |
347 |
390 |
415 |
375 |
350 |
8 |
8 |
14 |
117,000 |
Yankees |
318 |
399 |
408 |
385 |
314 |
8 |
7 |
10 |
113,000 |
Twins |
343 |
385 |
408 |
367 |
327 |
13 |
13 |
23 |
111,000 |
Marlins |
330 |
385 |
404 |
385 |
345 |
8 |
8 |
8 |
115,000 |