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Originally Posted by ILUVSAT
Major League Baseball Rule 1.04 states that it is "desirable" (but not required) that the central axis run east-northeast (about 22 degrees north of east). This is to prevent the setting sun from being in the batter's eyes.
Obviously, there are exceptions to this recommendation.
In Central Texas, the prevailing winds are typically from the south/southeast. So, that's part of it. Also, the sun would shine directly into the batters eye (see above). Oh, and the stands would be baked - potentially increasing seat vacancies.
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Really interesting information about the design standards - thank you for sharing! Plus I'm sure they'd prefer for fans to watch the game rather than gawk at our skyline, ha
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