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[terryjohnson16]

In parks with low walls like at Yankees Stadium, that is clearly a HR. But in parts like in Fenway, and at the Twins Stadium, batters can hit a ball on the wall and they will call it a double sometimes, and others they will call it a HR.

For example, Giambi hit HR on the wall, and it was a double. But Delmon Young hit the ball on the wall and it was a 3-run HR. They need to make up their minds. Lose the stupid high walls.

[metfan4life]

Giambi hit the bag which is a double, Young hit the wall which is a hr.

[hens13]

There are ground rules to each stadium that umps follow. In Minnesota, off the baggie is in play, and off the football seats is a HR.

[terryjohnson16]

Ok, cause I was wondering.

[devilsfan0405]

Some stadiums will also paint the top of the outfield walls a certain color that really stands out, such as yellow. If the ball hits that section of the wall, it's a home run.