It's different from the outside, Hanwha's new home stadium... Players are also looking forward to playing fall baseball here
It's different from the outside, Hanwha's new home stadium... Players are also looking forward to playing fall baseball here
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Hanwha Eagles' new stadium, "Baseball Dream Park (tentative name)," which has changed in 61 years, was in full swing to welcome baseball fans.
The construction of Baseball Dream Park began in March 2022 and is set to open soon. According to the Daejeon Metropolitan Government, Baseball Dream Park, which costs 207.4 billion won (15 billion won for national expenses, 143.8 billion won for Daejeon, and 48.6 billion won for Hanwha), is a state-of-the-art baseball stadium with a total floor area of 58,594 square meters with two basement floors, four floors above the ground and 20,7 seats for spectators. Recently, the team has been preparing for the home opening game of the KIA Tigers and the KBO League on March 28 by increasing the process rate to 94 percent through the installation of windows and exterior construction.
Baseball Dream Park, which was built right next to Hanwha Life Eagles Park in Daejeon, looked different in appearance. The exterior wall of the main building covered with glass and the gently plastered stands in navy blue reminded people of Major League Baseball stadiums.
We have also secured enough space for fans. According to the Daejeon Metropolitan Government, there is a parking space for a total of 1,679 vehicles, including 1220 underground and 459 above the ground. The Eagles Shop will be built on one side of the exterior wall of the stadium, which will have a high ceiling and double the size of the existing shop, which will make it easier to buy goods.
Even on days when there is no baseball game, it will be used as a complex cultural space that citizens can use at all times, with large-scale performances of 30,000 seats and leisure and rest, so they also paid attention to the creation of the environment around the stadium. In consideration of the fans' movements, a walking trail was set up and new landscaping trees were planted, while the inside of the stadium was also an open space to relieve the frustration.
Media glasses to be installed on the right side of the outfield will enhance attractions for spectators and profitability for clubs and cities. Also, the left and right poles have been changed to orange, which symbolizes the Hanwha Eagles, instead of yellow in general. The world's first Infinity Pool was installed on the third base side on the fourth floor of the baseball stadium. According to an official from Hanwha, the spacious 15 meters wide and 3 meters long, respectively, will be a unique sight to watch.
The most distinctive sculpture is the two-story bullpen and Monster Wall (tentative name) that will be introduced for the first time in an Asian stadium. According to sources from Hanwha, the home team will be installed on the first floor, and the away team's bullpen will be installed on the second floor. The asymmetric ground with 99 meters on the left, 95 meters on the right and 122 meters on the center were formed by protruding bullpen and pentagonal outfield fence. To compensate for the short disadvantage on the left side, an 8-meter-high Monster Wall will be installed on the right fence. The elevated wall will give left-handed hitters the advantage of not easily hitting home runs, and fans will be entertained by right fielders' fantastic defense show.
It is uncertain when the games will be open to fans. According to Hanwha officials, the city of Daejeon is planning to complete the exhibition games before March 8-18, but there is a good chance that the first few games will not be played.
Players' expectations to use the latest stadium as their home are also different. Hanwha Life Eagles Park, currently used by Hanwha, opened in 1964 and is the oldest among the home stadiums of the 10 KBO League teams. Although it is a stadium with a history, there were many difficulties for players to prepare for the game due to its aging facilities. 스포츠토토
"I haven't been to the new stadium yet, but I felt it was really good when I went home after training," said Moon Hyun-bin (21), who is in his third year as a member of the team. "I thought I would feel better if I showed good performance there," he said. "My goal is to play fall baseball there. I wish I could be at the ground of the new stadium as soon as I confirm my fall baseball."
Captain Chae Eun-seong (35) also said, "Playing at the new stadium will definitely give motivation. Actually, the existing stadium is a facility that is far behind, so there were many shortcomings in players' preparation for baseball. I think it would be good to hear that the new stadium has more training space for players."