Friday, June 3, 2016

The Dodgers use a laser rangefinder to tell their outfielders where to stand

ESPN:
At home, the Dodgers also paint small marks on the outfield to establish a central point in each of the three outfield positions.

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But when the Dodgers asked the Mets for permission to paint marks on the Citi Field outfield for this weekend's three-game series, that request was denied.

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Dodgers outfielders also consult laminated cards in their back pockets in order to position themselves properly for each hitter.

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The reason it seemed to cause such a stir is because Kendrick was accused of looking at his cell phone during the game.