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Part of the problem for the Padres is Petco Park itself. The ballpark is situated right downtown, blocks from the heavy marine air of the Pacific Ocean. Any ball hit to right field, especially in night games, is likely to die and the dense air. While San Diego players deny it, viewing any of there games at home, one would notice Padres batters with heads slumped after smashing the ball, only for it to settle on the warning track for a long loud out. This has seeped into the psyche of the Friars players and was a big reason why Bud Black was hired as manager. Black, besides being an excellent pitching coach for the Angels, studied under Mike Scioscia who played “small ball”, designed to moved runners and create runs.
Part of the problem for the Padres is Petco Park itself. The ballpark is situated right downtown, blocks from the heavy marine air of the Pacific Ocean. Any ball hit to right field, especially in night games, is likely to die and the dense air. While San Diego players deny it, viewing any of there games at home, one would notice Padres batters with heads slumped after smashing the ball, only for it to settle on the warning track for a long loud out. This has seeped into the psyche of the Friars players and was a big reason why Bud Black was hired as manager. Black, besides being an excellent pitching coach for the Angels, studied under Mike Scioscia who played “small ball”, designed to moved runners and create runs.