Ballparks of the Deadball Era: A Comprehensive Study of Their Dimensions, Configurations and Effects on...

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Ronald M. Selter

Ballparks of the Deadball Era

A Comprehensive Study of Their Dimensions, Configurations and Effects on Batting, 1901-1919...

Ronald M. Selter

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McFarland & Co Inc
22 November 2011

Sporting venues; Baseball

While most serious fans know that the Deadball Era was characterized by low scoring, aggressive baserunning, and strong pitching, few understand the extent to which ballparks determined the style of play. As it turns out, the general absence of standardization and the ever-changing dimensions, configurations, and ground rules had a profound effect on the game, as offensive production would rise and fall, sometimes dramatically, from year to year. Especially in the early years of the American League, home teams enjoyed an unprecedented advantage over visiting clubs. The 1901 Orioles are a case in point, as the club batted an astounding .325 at Oriole Park IV--some 60 points above their road average and 54 points better than visitors to the park.

Organized by major league city, this comprehensive study of Deadball parks and park effects provides fact-filled, data-heavy commentary on all 34 ballparks used by the American and National Leagues from 1901 through 1919. Illustrations and historical photos are included, along with a foreword by Philip J. Lowry and a final chapter that offers an assessment of the overall impact of parks on the era.

By: Ronald M. Selter
Imprint: McFarland & Co Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 254mm, Width: 178mm, Spine: 10mm
Weight: 358g
ISBN: 9780786466252
ISBN 10: 0786466251
Pages: 198
Publication Date: 22 November 2011
Recommended Age: From 18 years
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Table of Contents Foreword by Philip J. Lowry Preface Introduction: Baseball in the Deadball Era Abbreviations 1. BALTIMORE Oriole Park IV 2. BOSTON South End Grounds III Huntington Avenue Baseball Grounds Fenway Park Braves Field 3. BROOKLYN Washington Park III Ebbets Field 4. CHICAGO West Side Grounds South Side Park III Comiskey Park I Weeghman Park /Cubs Park 5. CINCINNATI League Park II Palace of the Fans Redland Field 6. CLEVELAND League Park III League Park IV 7. DETROIT Bennett Park Burns Park Navin Field 8. MILWAUKEE Lloyd Street Grounds 9. NEW YORK Polo Grounds IV Hilltop Park Polo Grounds V 10. PHILADELPHIA Baker Bowl Columbia Park II Shibe Park 11. PITTSBURGH Exposition Park III Forbes Field 12. ST. LOUIS Robison Field Sportsman’s Park III Sportsman’s Park IV 13. WASHINGTON American League Park I American League Park II Griffith Stadium 14. SUMMARY The Impact of Ballparks on Batting in the Deadball Era Chapter Notes Bibliography Index

Ronald M. Selter has written numerous journal articles. A retired economist who worked with the United States Air Force’s space program, Selter lives in El Segundo, California.

Reviews for Ballparks of the Deadball Era: A Comprehensive Study of Their Dimensions, Configurations and Effects on Batting, 1901-1919

“meticulously researched...will remain the definitive work in this area for a long time to come”—SABR Bibliography Committee Newsletter; “a statistical study unlike any other...recommends”—ARBA.