"ground" rule double

[TxUmp]

Originally Posted by Sven K

I believe the old Tiger Stadium in Detroit had a flagpole in fair territory about 440 feet from home plate which had a line on it. I'm not exactly sure if there was a ground rule for a ball on a bounce, but it would be a shame to hit one 440 feet, have it bounce up, hit the pole above the line, and not have a chance to leg out a triple!

Minute Maid Park in Houston has a flag pole inside the fence in deep center field, which is also on a steeply sloping "terrace". I don't have the details, but a few years ago, a fly ball hit the pole 30-40 feet above the ground and the ball remained in play. I believe the BR got a double on what clearly would have neen a HR absent the pole.