Safeco Field Roof Closed

Despite the expected boiling temperatures in seattle today the.

Safeco field roof closed.

The decision to close the roof shall be made by the home club after consultation with the umpire crew chief. While seattle is notoriously known for always raining the roof has actually been open in 78 of games played 985 of 1262. Mariners discovered that it s hotter at safeco with the roof closed so it will be open when team plays an afternoon game wednesday. It shall be closed only in the event of impending rain or other adverse weather conditions.

But unlike safeco field whose roof is essentially just an umbrella and does not enclose the stadium all of those other parks can become completely enclosed domes if needed although many are. If the game starts with the roof closed it must remain that way for the entire game. If the game starts with the roof open it may be closed during the game if weather conditions warrant and at the discretion of the home team. The decision as to whether a game begins with the roof open or closed rests solely with the home club.

Since the inaugural game on july 15 1999 t mobile park has gained a reputation as a terrific setting for baseball and a great place for baseball fans. If the game starts with the roof closed it may be opened during the game if weather conditions warrant. Still the retractable roof on the stadium gets quite the annual workout. Safeco field seattle wa march 30 2009.

On average the roof is either closed from the start or extended during a game for about 17 out of the 81 home games a. It has been closed or moved during a game roughly 22 of the time. The roof of safeco field was closing while i was on the tour.