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DUGOUT seating - I am confessing to just now learning this - until this CWS I had thought
Posted on 6/19/23 at 6:29 am
Posted on 6/19/23 at 6:29 am
the home team dugout was always on first base side. but
There ya go -
mea culpa - I pray I am not the ONLY ignoramus - but if so, I spare you the shame of being outed.
quote:
KEY POINTS
The dugout side is entirely up to the home team and there is no official rule dictating this.
Traditionally, the home team sits in the dugout on the first-base side of the field. This tradition dates back to the early days of baseball.
It’s not uncommon to see the home team sitting in the dugout on the third-base side, as some ballparks have unique designs or histories that make this a better location.
The home team dugout location can have a big impact on the game. From strategic advantages to practical considerations such as shade and communication with coaches.
There ya go -
mea culpa - I pray I am not the ONLY ignoramus - but if so, I spare you the shame of being outed.
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Posted on 6/19/23 at 6:39 am to ChineseBandit58
This has to be the only stadium in America that does this. Prove me wrong but this is really odd. More shade lol
This post was edited on 6/19/23 at 6:44 am
Posted on 6/19/23 at 6:39 am to ChineseBandit58
In the little ballpark where I played Dixie youth the first base dugout faced west and was the visitor dugout for that reason.
Posted on 6/19/23 at 6:43 am to griswold
You honestly remember that from Dixie youth. WOW
Posted on 6/19/23 at 6:45 am to griswold
Thanks to all - I am 85 and suffering from memory loss (still better than Biden tho) - and I kept being confused about where some hitters threw their bats after a hit. Took me a while to make sure the 'home' team was really going back to 3rd base dugout.
thought process = "surely I didn't remember that right" - a dozen times!!!! -
- so I just DDGed it.
thought process = "surely I didn't remember that right" - a dozen times!!!! -
- so I just DDGed it. This post was edited on 6/19/23 at 6:46 am
Posted on 6/19/23 at 6:49 am to ChineseBandit58
Where I grew up, the home team was always third base. Head coach was the third base coach so it made sense that he was near dugout. As I got older, I realized that In MLB and college it varies. I believe most SEC schools use the third base dugout.
Posted on 6/19/23 at 7:03 am to ChineseBandit58
I always thought traditionally the 3rd bas dugout was the home team. Seems to me there were issues at the box during regionals a long time ago...maybe it was when LSU was visitor and wanted their dugout though
Posted on 6/19/23 at 7:12 am to notbilly
quote:Same. Jeff Parish baw.
Where I grew up, the home team was always third base.
Posted on 6/19/23 at 7:13 am to ChineseBandit58
I hope I function half as well if I make 85. Thanks for sharing and Geaux tigers
Posted on 6/19/23 at 7:21 am to Topwater Trout
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Seems to me there were issues at the box during regionals a long time ago...maybe it was when LSU was visitor and wanted their dugout though
For regionals the NCAA would make whatever the home dugout for the host team was the designated home team dugout for the tournament and even the host team would have to use the visitors dugout if they were the visitors in the game. They changed it to where the host team can use their dugout for all of their games.
Posted on 6/19/23 at 7:24 am to LSUstephen17
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This has to be the only stadium in America that does this. Prove me wrong but this is really odd.
The stadium was built for this tournament so I’m sure unlike most stadiums in the country both dugouts and amenities for the dugouts are exactly the same so it makes sense for them to just allow the hike team to choose where they want to be.
Posted on 6/19/23 at 7:28 am to ChineseBandit58
Pittsburgh Pirates dugout is on 3rd base side, directly facing the city skyline.
Posted on 6/19/23 at 7:39 am to LSUstephen17
quote:
This has to be the only stadium in America that does this.
almost half the teams in MLB use the 3rd base side as the home dugout.
quote:
More shade lol
In South Louisiana, if you had a choice between baking in the sun and staring directly at it while watching a game, or being in the shadow with a clear view....
which one you're taking?
Posted on 6/19/23 at 7:42 am to ChineseBandit58
quote:
I am 85 and suffering from memory loss
Hell I’m 43 & I can’t remember much from last week much less baseball rules
Posted on 6/19/23 at 7:46 am to ChineseBandit58
Third base dugouts were always the traditional home team dugout when I played little league and softball.
The two oldest Major League parks are split on their layout.
Wrigley - 3rd base dugout
Fenway - 1st base dugout
I don't there is any rule regarding that, however.
The two oldest Major League parks are split on their layout.
Wrigley - 3rd base dugout
Fenway - 1st base dugout
I don't there is any rule regarding that, however.
Posted on 6/19/23 at 8:05 am to LSUstephen17
quote:
This has to be the only stadium in America that does this.
12 of 30 MLB teams have 3B home dugout. Many college teams do as well. Auburn comes to mind as at least one of the SEC teams.
Posted on 6/19/23 at 8:07 am to mdomingue
In the old Box, there was no choice but to make the first base side the home dugout with the team facilities. The railroad tracks were right down the third base side, and there was very little room.
Posted on 6/19/23 at 9:08 am to ChineseBandit58
Traditionally 3rd base but some teams use 1st base. The Astros dugout is on the 1st base line.
Posted on 6/19/23 at 9:23 am to notbilly
LSU uses first base because in the old box, that’s where the could build because of the train tracks.
Posted on 6/19/23 at 10:01 am to ChineseBandit58
quote:
Thanks to all - I am 85 and suffering from memory loss (still better than Biden tho)
I played 4 years in HS (South Louisiana) and our side was always third base dugout . As far as the away games, i don't have a clue.
ChineseBandit58 you are 2 years senior to me. If you attended LSU we may have been there at the same period for a couple years. Me-entered fall '57, Grad fall '60. Just a student-no athletics. As always, Geaux Tigers.
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