Although the designers also promise that the structure will be effective in blocking the notoriously strong Bay winds, that claim was also made when Candlestick was enclosed for football. It is served by several forms of public transportation, and can be reached from downtown by foot in about 20 minutes. Candlestick Park was a suburban stadium ringed by parking lots, but Pac Bell is a compact urban building shaped by its tight surroundings. Sandwiched between King Street and the bay, it has a 309-foot right field line, and most home runs to right will fly or bounce into the water. The 42,000 seats extend around three sides, with only one seating deck in left field.
Right field is left open by necessity and provides good water views.
A waterfront promenade beyond the right field fence allows free views of the game. Climate and dimensions suggest that this might be more of a hitter's park than its predecessor. SS Kevin Elster leads the Dodger attack with 3 HRs. They are the 1st team to lose 6 straight game to begin play in a newly constructed home park. Inc. All rights reserved.