Why the Tigers removed the nostalgic dirt path from the mound to home plate

WJR Previews Changes to Comerica Park

Photo: Bethann Long ~ 760 WJR DETROIT, March 27, 2025 ~ With the Detroit Tigers’ first home game of the 2025 season coming next Friday, WJR’s Jamie Edmonds stopped by Comerica Park on Wednesday to see what’s new this season! This included new food options and temperature-changing seats to provide a more comfortable experience for fans. Check out the clips from our visit below. VIDEOS: View this post on Instagram A post shared by 760 WJR (@wjrr…

Why the Tigers removed the nostalgic dirt path from the mound to home plate

Comerica Park was the last stadium in all of Major League Baseball to feature the throwback keyhole.

Tigers axing throwback feature at Comerica Park. Why was it there?

The keyhole's roots are traced to the 1800s and early 1900s, when it had a legitimate function. These days, it's little more than a nod to nostalgia.