Why the Kansas City Royals Moved the Outfield Fences at Kauffman Stadium

Royals to move in Kauffman Stadium fences; sky unlikely to fall

Judging by the huge number of articles discussing the Kansas City Royals moving in the Kauffman Stadium fences, the team was changing the rules of the game. But teams move in fences all the time–usually with less than dramatic consequences. Kauffman Stadium in the past has sported one of the most spacious outfields in baseball, […] The post Royals to move in Kauffman Stadium fences; sky unlikely to fall first appeared on Ballpark Digest.

Why the Kansas City Royals Moved the Outfield Fences at Kauffman Stadium

The Kansas City Royals outfield fence move at Kauffman Stadium represents a data-driven attempt to modernize run scoring, improve roster efficiency, and generate new revenue without abandoning the park’s identity. Kansas City did not move the fences to chase cheap home runs. The Royals moved the fences to change outcomes. For decades, Kauffman Stadium has been one of the most difficult parks in baseball for power hitters. Deep alleys, high walls…