The Twins plan to remove the 14 pine trees located behind the center field wall that were planted last season to be the batter’s eye at Target Field. The evergreens, which possibly will be relocated inside the newly opened ballpark, made it difficult for hitters to pick up the ball from the pitcher’s hand due to the movement of the conifers in the wind and the shadows cast during afternoon contests.
The Twins plan to remove the 14 pine trees located behind the center field wall that were planted last season to be the batter’s eye at Target Field. The evergreens, which possibly will be relocated inside the newly opened ballpark, made it difficult for hitters to pick up the ball from the pitcher’s hand due to the movement of the conifers in the wind and the shadows cast during afternoon contests.