The latest rendering of the soon-to-be-built ballpark for the Las Vegas Athletics has left many fans bewildered. Many believe baseballs will blend in with the white roof backdrop, making it difficult for outfielders to track fly balls and confusing players, let alone people watching the action.
Many individuals took to social media to slam the design and question those who approved the release of the renderings of the planned 33,000-seat stadium on the former site of the Tropicana:
Some people pointed out how the clear cladding will cause high temperatures during the summer, in an area which regularly sees heat reach up to 106 degrees Fahrenheit. It will require a lot of power to keep everyone cool.
suggested changing the color of the balls for these games
Others suggested changing the color of the balls for these games to help players track their flight, while certain individuals questioned the team moving to Sin City in the first place.
Work on the project is set to start in the coming months, so there’s still time to make adjustments to the design for the project, which will cost an estimated $1.75bn, up to $380m of which will come from Nevada taxpayers.
The team is playing in Sacramento for the next three seasons after leaving Oakland after many turbulent years and criticisms for the team’s owner, John Fisher. It was confirmed over the weekend that the team will wear a “Las Vegas” jersey patch during this period ahead of the move. The Las Vegas Convention Authority is paying $8.25m in tax dollars to do so, something else locals aren’t too happy about.