{"product_id":"9798881803599","title":"Ballpark 25 Innovations That Shaped Today's Baseball Stadiums","description":"\u003ch1\u003eBallpark\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003e25 Innovations That Shaped Today's Baseball Stadiums\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTravis Parker Smith | Jordan Shusterman\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eSports \u0026amp; Recreation \/ Baseball \/ History\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA fun, fascinating exploration of the evolution of baseball's stadiums and gameday experiences\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA baseball game at one ballpark is not the same at another. Players must learn to navigate the short porch of Yankee Stadium, the deep outfield of Coors Field, and the ivy-covered walls of Wrigley Field. Fans enjoy bat chandeliers in Seattle, fountains in Kansas City, and modern art in Miami. But how did we get here? How did we go from playing ball in public parks to futuristic stadiums with retractable roofs?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eThe Ballpark: 25 Innovations That Shaped Today's Baseball Stadiums\u003c\/i\u003e, ballpark guru Travis Parker Smith explores the evolution of baseball's stadiums and fan experience through 25 key developments. From the early days of open fields and wooden grandstands to today's slick stadiums and gourmet food options, Parker Smith takes readers through the ballpark's ever-changing architecture and gameday flair.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  The desire for track and field in New York incidentally resulted in the first warning track. The Cincinnati Reds' near bankruptcy in the 1930s is the reason we have Sunday Night Baseball. The U.S. Military's wish for better recruits led to the creation of AstroTurf. \u003ci\u003eThe Ballpark \u003c\/i\u003ebrings it all together for a fun, quirky, and unique perspective of the beloved buildings that host America's pastime.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTravis Parker Smith \u003c\/b\u003eis a writer based in Washington, DC. While his primary work focuses on international affairs and European culture, beyond the office walls he is heralded as a “ballpark guru,” having published a memoir (\u003ci\u003eTouch 'Em All\u003c\/i\u003e), launched a podcast exploring the history and uniqueness of the current MLB stadiums (\u003ci\u003eBallpark Banter\u003c\/i\u003e), and started the @MarinerMuse Twitter\/X channel dedicated to the Seattle Mariners.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18 February 2027\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBloomsbury Academic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRowman \u0026amp; Littlefield\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9798881803599\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e304\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Academic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51936258982028,"sku":"9798881803599","price":27.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/getimage_bc40283f-5d6c-4ba7-b1b2-b2640601d911.jpg?v=1786016448","url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9798881803599","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}