Red Sox to Install Dugout-Level Seating at Fenway

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Boston.com article here.

Fenway Park has received early approval for some game-changing new seats.

According to the Red Sox, the Boston Landmarks Commission has given its approval for a dugout-style fan experience. The proposal features a new seating area adjacent to the team dugouts that will offer ticket holders the same below-field level view of the game the players experience. The section’s capacity has not been confirmed, but plans show as many as 25 individuals will be able to enjoy the space.
Rendering of what the seats would look like here, they'll be adjacent to the current camera pit that's right next to the dugout.

 

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So revenues go up a tiny bit as do runs scored and pitch counts as a few would-be foul outs become unplayable foul balls?
 

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So, they'll be lowered to give the lucky few the opportunity to stand without obstructing views. There doesn't appear to be a roof on them. I'm trying to imagine how these might come into play for foul balls, thrown bats, etc
 

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Looks like a very tiny area for just 20-25 people. Anyone have a spray chart showing how many foul balls currently land in that exact space? (Or are they taking space away from the camera pit?)
 

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I assume they will also be required to have a net in front of them, if they are extending the netting around the park
 

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Looks like we know where next year's Bash will take place! BSL, Get On IT!
I said that to Dave. LOL. I heard the box will hold 25 people. I could have a lot of fun fine tuning the list.