For anyone who thought the new wall and field dimensions at Rogers Centre received a lot of attention leading into opening day, just wait until you see what’s in store for the regular season. The lower wall in centre field has already led to one highlight-reel catch by Kevin Kiermaier, others will surely follow. Jays fans don’t have any reason to hate athletes from Detroit, but the ones who play for Boston and New York? Rogers Centre has always been a hitter’s ballpark, but it’s arguably an even bigger one now. At Rogers Centre, the fence in right-centre field has been moved in by 16 feet while the height has been increased by approximately four.

Source: The Star April 13, 2023 02:51 UTC