Does Ballpark affect results?

[Tstrider]

I'm not a show expert by any means, so I have a question...

In real life there are hitters ballparks and pitchers ballparks. Does this show up in the game?

For example, if I'm playing at Coors field should I expect more home runs than usual? Or is it strictly dependent on my player's ratings? Perhaps elevation isn't a factor but the dimensions of the field are? If anyone could break this down for me that'd be great.

Thanks for any help.

[BenGerman]

As far as I know, dimensions play as big of a role as they would in real life.

[kehlis]

Quote: Originally Posted by BenGerman

As far as I know, dimensions play as big of a role as they would in real life.

They do but that's not really what he's asking.


As far as I know things like altitude and humidity do play a role and I believe it's been answered by a dev so maybe someone who knows where that was confirmed can post the link for you.

[CKW11]

Quote: Originally Posted by kehlis

They do but that's not really what he's asking. As far as I know things like altitude and humidity do play a role and I believe it's been answered by a dev so maybe someone who knows where that was confirmed can post the link for you.

I don't have a link but I do second this, I recall seeing a dev saying this.

[Bobhead]

^ Third'd, I was there for that conversation as well.

Coors field is definitely replicated in the game. I'm not sure about the more questionable parks (where the effect of air density isn't as well documented), like Toronto or maybe Arizona.

And park dimensions are always a factor

The Show doesn't predetermine home runs. the landing spot is calculated upon contact and if that landing spot happens to be further away than the wall is... that's a home run.

So you'll always get more home runs in a smaller park than in a bigger one, over a big enough sample

[bronxbombers21325]

I can't speak on Coors field, but I know I hit a lot more homeruns at Yankee Stadium than I do on the road. I play at Coors field for three games later in the season. I guess I'll see how it goes.

[bp4baseball]

Some old quotes from Brian_SCEA (Dev):


Question: Does the ball travel farther in Coors Field due to the thinner air? I know my geek meter is pegging, but I was wondering if you guys put in air resistance in your equations.

Quote: Originally Posted by Brian SCEA

This does happen in high altitude stadiums like Coors, and the open desert stadiums in the minors (Turbine, Flagstone, etc..). The opposite effect isn't as big as this in sea level / cold stadiums.

Quote: Originally Posted by Brian SCEA

One other thing you can see when in these stadiums is your pitch breaks are slightly lower. Your pitch speeds are slightly higher. This is visible in the pitch break indicator in 1P games.

[Tstrider]

Thanks for all of the replies.


It's great it is a factor in the game. Makes for such a realistic experience. Can't wait to really get into association mode.

Perhaps I'll draft a fantasy team with the Rockies