We now know how big SunTrust Park is going to be… and the guess here is that while the prevailing team declaration is that it will be roughly equivalent to Turner Field, there’s reason to think that hitters and pitchers might both have some reason to like what they see.
Tim Ticker, writing for the AJC.com and AlbanyHerald, gave us the scoop yesterday, along with an updated graphic to show the plan for the outfield wall. Here’s the tale of the tape:
| TURNER FIELD | SUNTRUST PARK | |
|---|---|---|
| LF CORNER | 335 | 335 |
| L CENTER | 380 | 375 |
| CENTER | 400 | 400 (MAX 402) |
| R CENTER | 390 | 375 |
| RF CORNER | 330 | 325 |
| WALL | 8' 4" CONSTANT | 6', 8'8", AND 16' |
Of Particular Note
- Whereas Turner Field gently curves the wall from foul pole to foul pole, SunTrust appears to use straight lines, going from point-to-point.