With balls flying out of Chase at a record rate this year, thought it might be interesting to look at how the park plays differently, depending on whether or not the retractable roof is open or closed.
Roofgate 2002
Let's begin with some history, sine it has long been known - since Bank One Ballpark - that Chase Field is more hitter-friendly with the roof open.The first time it came to public attention was early in 2002. Curt Schilling picked up his first loss of the year on April 17 against the Cardinals, Jim Edmonds ripping a fifth-inning grand-slam off him, in a game played at BOB with the roof open.