The Houston Astros are making some changes to Minute Maid park, namely, the demolition of the iconic Tal’s Hill in center field.
Leveling out in center field. pic.twitter.com/YSF0HlgzT8
— Mike Acosta (@AstrosTalk) October 11, 2016
Minute Maid Park was the only ballpark in Major League Baseball to feature an elevation change within the field of play, which became the scene for some highlight-reel catches. The Ballpark was built in 1999 with Tal’s hill being one of the more recognizable features in the game.
If you’re already waxing nostalgic, here are some of the best catches ever made on Tal’s Hill.
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