Kiner's Korner was dismantled after he was traded to the Chicago Cubs during the 1953 season. Sluggers have long benefited from favorable home conditions. Yankee Stadium, the House that Ruth Built, was built for Babe Ruth's left-handed power stroke. It opened in 1923 with the right-field foul pole a mere 295 feet away from home plate, which is where it stayed throughout his career. It's now at 314 feet.
Fence moving still goes on.
Mo. The fences at the Anaheim Angels home were moved in from 408 to 400 feet in center field, and from 397 to 387 feet in the left-center power alley. Vaughn said he didn't ask for the fences to be moved in his contract negotiations, but it's generally believed to have been a factor in his decision. The Angels deny it. When the renovations were taking place, we discussed leaving available the option of moving the fences forward in the future. After the 1997 season, Albert Belle joined Gonzalez in requesting that fences be moved in.