Baseball is all about the numbers. That's what some purists love most about the game and one reason why intimate, historical ballparks like Long Beach's Blair Field, one of the best amateur baseball facilities in the nation and home to the Long Beach State Dirtbags, are so appealing.
"There was not a day or a game that did not go by when I didn't appreciate and remember all the great players who had played on that same field," said former Dirtbag and current Colorado Rockies shortstop Troy Tulowitzki. "It inspired me every time I stepped onto Blair Field. I particularly remember those Friday nights playing defense behind (current Los Angeles Angels standout) Jered Weaver. Those were special times in my life, which I will never forget."
But behind the scenes, there are a lot of numbers players and fans may not be aware of that contribute to the field's success.
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