This shit happens in every ballpark. I think the worst offenders might be Dodger Stadium.
Sounds about right.
we are FAR from the worst with this, watch a Yankee game
Having been to 26 MLB Ballparks this year (so far!), I can confirm that this is Houston.
I think that every time we’re on defense, but never when we’re on offense. Weird
I blame the camera man
This definitely happens at Wrigley, but really it’s whenever a ballpark is full. If you watch the playoffs when every game is sold out this happens. A few thousand people misjudging and reacting to it is noticeable when the stadium is full.
Boog has been excitable this season.
This might be every ball park with over 50% attendance. I know it’s definetly me and my buddies whenever that happens.
Every fan base does this, casual fans hear the sound and see the ball in the air and get excited. If it’s on the warning track probably the only time it’s warranted.
This is my favorite thing about baseball games. I played baseball from age 8-16 and have watched thousands of baseball games. 95% of the time I know whether it’s gonna be a hit or not before the camera even turns to show the field. While attending a game is a littler harder, but even then it’s pretty clear once the balls traveled past the pitcher.
You’ll be at a game and the batter will hit a routine ground ball to 3rd base and like 1/4th of the stadium goes “OHHH OHHH….awwwwww”
This a real benefit of having the same seat year after year. I’ve gotten really good at knowing if a ball is a home run or even going out of play foul. Wrigley is really good for it too since the upper deck is very close relative to other ballparks.
I agree and I’ve given it some thought. It’s the type of people who go to Wrigley for games. Cubs games are Chicago cultural experiences, so they draw in all kinds of people. There are some true Cubs fans with varying degrees of devotion at the games, but I get the sense that it’s a lot of people who don’t pay attention to baseball or the Cubs until they hear the team’s been doing well. I’m not judging anyone. This means they know less about baseball than your average Cubs fan. Ask anyone at Wrigley who Owen Caissie is and they’ll never have heard of him. It’s great that people enjoy the game and the atmosphere. They’re there to have fun. They want to be entertained. They want to see a home run. When a ball is hit in the air, the crowd gets excited and cheers.
If we cheer loud enough it might get more distance
We know what a home run sounds like. It’s normal to get excited when you hear that sound at the ballpark.
we have home run sluggers that get beat by lake Michigan winds. it is what it is.
Honestly I see it with more Dodgers games when Ohtani hits a pop up. Everytime the crowd goes berserk
I was in the upper deck at a game and I swore a ball was absolutely mashed. I stood up and yelled “GET OUTTA HERE BALL” for it to be caught like 40 feet short of the fence. Wasnt even close to getting outta there. I went and got another beer. Thought it might help my depth preception.
I mean, if the wind is blowing out
Watch the OFers
If the ball is in the air , there’s a chance . amirite?
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That’s not wrigley
This shit happens in every ballpark. I think the worst offenders might be Dodger Stadium.
Sounds about right.
we are FAR from the worst with this, watch a Yankee game
Having been to 26 MLB Ballparks this year (so far!), I can confirm that this is Houston.
I think that every time we’re on defense, but never when we’re on offense. Weird
I blame the camera man
This definitely happens at Wrigley, but really it’s whenever a ballpark is full. If you watch the playoffs when every game is sold out this happens. A few thousand people misjudging and reacting to it is noticeable when the stadium is full.
Boog has been excitable this season.
This might be every ball park with over 50% attendance. I know it’s definetly me and my buddies whenever that happens.
Every fan base does this, casual fans hear the sound and see the ball in the air and get excited. If it’s on the warning track probably the only time it’s warranted.
This is my favorite thing about baseball games. I played baseball from age 8-16 and have watched thousands of baseball games. 95% of the time I know whether it’s gonna be a hit or not before the camera even turns to show the field. While attending a game is a littler harder, but even then it’s pretty clear once the balls traveled past the pitcher.
You’ll be at a game and the batter will hit a routine ground ball to 3rd base and like 1/4th of the stadium goes “OHHH OHHH….awwwwww”
This a real benefit of having the same seat year after year. I’ve gotten really good at knowing if a ball is a home run or even going out of play foul. Wrigley is really good for it too since the upper deck is very close relative to other ballparks.
I agree and I’ve given it some thought. It’s the type of people who go to Wrigley for games. Cubs games are Chicago cultural experiences, so they draw in all kinds of people. There are some true Cubs fans with varying degrees of devotion at the games, but I get the sense that it’s a lot of people who don’t pay attention to baseball or the Cubs until they hear the team’s been doing well. I’m not judging anyone. This means they know less about baseball than your average Cubs fan. Ask anyone at Wrigley who Owen Caissie is and they’ll never have heard of him. It’s great that people enjoy the game and the atmosphere. They’re there to have fun. They want to be entertained. They want to see a home run. When a ball is hit in the air, the crowd gets excited and cheers.
If we cheer loud enough it might get more distance
We know what a home run sounds like. It’s normal to get excited when you hear that sound at the ballpark.
we have home run sluggers that get beat by lake Michigan winds. it is what it is.
Honestly I see it with more Dodgers games when Ohtani hits a pop up. Everytime the crowd goes berserk
I was in the upper deck at a game and I swore a ball was absolutely mashed. I stood up and yelled “GET OUTTA HERE BALL” for it to be caught like 40 feet short of the fence. Wasnt even close to getting outta there. I went and got another beer. Thought it might help my depth preception.
I mean, if the wind is blowing out
Watch the OFers
If the ball is in the air , there’s a chance . amirite?