It takes roughly 13 15 minutes to go from the fully closed to the fully open position.
Marlins stadium roof open or closed.
The decision as to whether a game begins with the roof open or closed rests solely with the home club.
Roof panels can be operated independently to produce micro shading effects.
It shall be closed only in the event of impending rain or other adverse weather conditions.
How the ballpark plays with the roof open or closed also will make a difference.
Marlins park has a retractable roof and the miami marlins are aiming to open it whenever possible this season.
Then there will be times the roof is closed but the sliding glass wall will be open.
The decision to close the roof shall be made by the home club after consultation with the umpire crew chief.
If the game begins with the roof open.
560 foot span track to track just short of two football fields in length or roughly 5 27 acres.
Three panels elevated over the playing field and ballpark canopy.
Published on apr 5 2012 on opening night april 4 2012 the miami marlins opened up marlins park officially to the public.
But the dimensions alone aren t the only factors in how the ball will carry.
The logic is that it s better for the fan experience weather permitting and gives.
In theory the changes should be more rewarding to hitters.