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re: I can not wait for the Tennessee series!
Posted on 3/6/25 at 9:29 am to lsufball19
Posted on 3/6/25 at 9:29 am to lsufball19
The only advantage I can think of with the elevation is the wind. I remember when we lived in Brentwood and played at Crockett park thinking how nice it would be to be a college hitter and have this type of wind to hit into. I agree that the elevation doesn’t have much to do with it but combined with the wind and that girl stadium they can go yard pretty easily. Doesn’t hurt that they are good hitters too.
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Posted on 3/6/25 at 11:45 am to lsufball19
It's roughly 3.5% lower atmospheric pressure there. Since Baseballs are not as aerodynamic as golf balls, I would expect the effect of drag to be slightly higher. But it wouldn't be the primary reason, the 10-foot difference down the lines, 5-foot in the power alleys, and 15-foot at centerfield do play a bigger role, I suspect. But they do have some guys who can hit, too.
Alabama's park is nearly identical but with a shorter fence in rightfield.
Sewell-Thomas Stadium (Alabama)
Foul Lines 320
Power Alleys 360
Center 390
Height of Fence 8ft RF, 10ft CF, LF
Linsey Nelson Stadium (Tenn)
Foul Lines 320
Power Alleys 360
Center 390
Height of Fence 10.5
Auburn's is really odd with the shortest left field line in the SEC I think (haven't checked Texas & Okie yet)
Plainsman Park (Auburn)
Left Field 315
Left-Center 385
Center Field 385
Right Center 360
Right Field 331
Height of Fence 10.5
Alabama's park is nearly identical but with a shorter fence in rightfield.
Sewell-Thomas Stadium (Alabama)
Foul Lines 320
Power Alleys 360
Center 390
Height of Fence 8ft RF, 10ft CF, LF
Linsey Nelson Stadium (Tenn)
Foul Lines 320
Power Alleys 360
Center 390
Height of Fence 10.5
Auburn's is really odd with the shortest left field line in the SEC I think (haven't checked Texas & Okie yet)
Plainsman Park (Auburn)
Left Field 315
Left-Center 385
Center Field 385
Right Center 360
Right Field 331
Height of Fence 10.5
Posted on 3/6/25 at 12:43 pm to Who_Dat_Tiger
quote:
If we’re both still #1/2 going into that series then it’s definitely going to be hyped.
without question...
but, it won't settle anything nationally.
Posted on 3/6/25 at 12:44 pm to Mandtgr47
Even if it's a 1/2 series, it won't be the biggest headliner that weekend.
ETA: Due to some shitty scheduling decisions by the SEC offices, LSU will play Tennessee the same weekend Texas plays Texas A&M.
ETA: Due to some shitty scheduling decisions by the SEC offices, LSU will play Tennessee the same weekend Texas plays Texas A&M.
This post was edited on 3/6/25 at 12:57 pm
Posted on 3/6/25 at 12:55 pm to mdomingue
quote:
Elevation has a significant impact on how far a baseball travels due to air density—higher altitude means thinner air, which reduces drag and allows the ball to carry farther.
The difference between 20 feet (LSU) and 892 feet (Tennessee) isn’t extreme, but it’s enough to make a noticeable impact on how the ball flies.
Why Elevation Matters
1. Air Density: At higher elevations, air molecules are more spread out, reducing resistance on the ball. This means:
• More carry on fly balls
• Less break on pitches (especially breaking balls)
2. Temperature Factor: Warmer air is also less dense, which exaggerates the effect.
3. Altitude vs. Distance Gains: General rule: Every 1,000 feet of elevation adds ~5 feet of distance to a well-hit baseball. Applying This to Tennessee vs. LSU
• Tennessee (892 ft): A ball hit at the same exit velocity and launch angle will likely travel 4-5 feet farther than at LSU.
• LSU (20 ft): The ball won’t carry as well, and breaking pitches will have more movement due to denser air. Examples of Elevation Effects in Baseball
• Coors Field (Denver, 5,200 ft): MLB’s most extreme case. Balls travel ~10-15% farther than at sea level, leading to a ton of home runs. They even store baseballs in a humidor to reduce the effect.
• Chase Field (Phoenix, 1,100 ft): Used to be a hitter’s park due to thin air but added a humidor in 2018 to neutralize the effect.
• Mexico City (7,300 ft): When MLB played games there, offense exploded—balls traveled an absurd distance.
Takeaway While 892 ft vs. 20 ft won’t make Tennessee a launching pad like Coors Field, it does help the ball carry slightly better than Alex Box. Combine that with shorter power alleys and center field, and it’s clear why Lindsey Nelson Stadium plays a little more hitter-friendly.
This post was edited on 3/6/25 at 12:56 pm
Posted on 3/6/25 at 12:58 pm to mattchewbocca
If lsu cant reduce the walks and free bases tennessee will be the least of our worries.
Posted on 3/6/25 at 1:04 pm to Mandtgr47
quote:yeah I disagree with OP there. We’re on the same page but it’s going to be a great series that I look forward to even though no one will remember the outcome of this series a year from now.
without question...
but, it won't settle anything nationally.
One or both of these teams are going to go on a run to Omaha and that’s what they’ll remember from this season
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