On the 30th anniversary of Oriole Park at Camden Yards, home of the Orioles, pitchers—both local and opposition—might feel more comfortable in the ballpark.
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The Orioles have decided to move the left field wall away and make it double the height, to try to “take this significant step toward neutrality.”
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Right now, the Baltimore team is in the process of moving the wall about 26 1/2 feet away, which will now be 13 feet instead of 7-4. The changes must be complete by Opening Day 2022.
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A big factor in the decision to make the adjustments is that pitchers in free agency have a tendency to be reluctant to sign with the Orioles, knowing the conditions at Oriole Park.
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The distance down the left field foul pole will remain 333 feet, but in the canal it will be 384. The new distance through center field will be 400 feet.
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