The Toledo Mud Hens (Class AAA; International League) will extend protective netting farther down the foul lines at Fifth Third Field, while also raising its height behind home plate. (more…)
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TinCaps to Extend Parkview Field Protective Netting
The Fort Wayne TinCaps (Low A; Midwest League) will extend protective netting at Parkview Field, extending it to cover all non-outfield seating areas at the ballpark. The team received approval for the project from Fort Wayne’s Redevelopment Commission on Monday. (more…)
Akron RubberDucks Extending Canal Park Netting
The Akron RubberDucks (Class AA; Eastern League) are extending Canal Park protective netting to the foul poles, with a partially-retractable section at the end of each dugout to allow for fan-player interaction. This project for 2020 comes after the team extended the nets to the far end of each dugout in 2018. (more…)
Texas Tech Extends Dan Law Field Protective Netting
A notable extended netting project has taken place in college baseball, as Texas Tech extends protective netting at Dan Law Field at Rip Griffin Park ahead of the 2020 season. (more…)
Cleveland Indians Extending Progressive Field Netting
The Cleveland Indians have announced plans to extend protective netting at Progressive Field, as they will run netting farther down the foul lines in time for the 2020 season. (more…)
Lakewood BlueClaws Extending FirstEnergy Park Netting
The Lakewood BlueClaws (Low A; Sally League) will extend protective netting at FirstEnergy Park for 2020, with plans for netting to cover the entirety of the reserve seating sections. (more…)
Columbus Clippers to Extend Huntington Park Netting
Protective netting at Huntington Park will be extended to the foul poles, as the Columbus Clippers (Class AAA; International League) confirm plans to complete the installation by the 2020 season. (more…)
Whataburger Field Set for Upcoming Improvements
A number of upgrades are coming to Whataburger Field in 2020, as the Corpus Christi Hooks (Class AA; Texas League) will benefit from capital improvements to the ballpark. The $3 million in renovations are the result of an agreement the Corpus Christi City Council unanimously approved today. (more…)
Albuquerque to Evaluate Isotopes Park Retractable Netting
With concerns surfacing about how extended netting could affect the fan experience for professional soccer matches, Albuquerque officials say they will consider installing retractable netting at Isotopes Park. (more…)
Proposed Extended Netting Mandate Introduced in Ohio
Ohio lawmakers have introduced a bill that would mandate extended netting standards at major and minor-league ballparks, representing a state-level attempt to put certain requirements into law. (more…)
Charlotte Knights Extending BB&T Ballpark Netting
The Charlotte Knights (Class AAA; International League) have launched an extended netting project at BB&T Ballpark, with the work to be completed prior to the 2020 season. (more…)
Blue Rocks Extending Frawley Stadium Protective Netting
The Wilmington Blue Rocks (High A; Carolina League) have extended protective netting at Frawley Stadium, running it to the end of the seating areas down both foul lines. (more…)
IronPigs Extending Coca-Cola Park Protective Netting
The Lehigh Valley IronPigs (Class AAA; International League) will extend protective netting at Coca-Cola Park prior to the 2020 season, running it farther down both base lines. (more…)