Phillies spend $10 million on new HD scoreboard
We mentioned it a few weeks ago on Twitter, but finally, here are some details on the installation of the new HD scoreboard at Citizens Bank Park, courtesy of the team:
Phillies spend $10 million on new HD scoreboard
Matt Gelb, Inquirer Staff Writer
We mentioned it a few weeks ago on Twitter, but finally, here are some details on the installation of the new HD scoreboard at Citizens Bank Park, courtesy of the team:
The Phillies have partnered with Sony Electronics’ System Solutions Group and Daktronics to dramatically enhance the fans viewing experience at Citizens Bank Park. The $10 million upgrade includes the installation of a massive, new Daktronics HD-15 video display and the latest in Sony HD production technology.
When completed, the new Phillies HD display will be the largest in the National League and among the largest in the world – measuring 76 feet high and 97 feet wide, and totaling 7,372 square feet of digital space.
The new HD display will be located under the iconic Phillies sign in left field and will almost triple the size of the formerly existing video display originally installed at Citizens Bank Park. During game time, millions of individual LEDs will illuminate the screen, creating superb image clarity with improved contrast and incredible wide-angle viewing of the action on the playing field. The additional size and resolution of the display will provide even more game-related action and statistical information.
“We’re truly excited to bring the HD experience to our fans,” said Mark DiNardo, Director, Broadcasting and Video Services. “The new technology and dramatically larger image will bring our fans closer to the action than ever. Our unique partnership with Sony and Daktronics gives us the opportunity to transition the in-house broadcast, production and entertainment systems to high-definition in one step.”
Other locations in Citizens Bank Park that will be part of the upgrade to HD include PhanaVision (Phillies video replay and control room) and video production/video coaching production areas, as well as the facility’s cable TV system.
Construction has already begun with the removal of the original Phillies videoboard, which has recently been relocated to the team’s spring training facility at Bright House Field in Clearwater, Fla.
Additionally, the Phillies will be installing a dedicated closed captioning display to assist hearing impaired fans, and all 800 televisions in the suites and public areas will also be upgraded to HD.
The first opportunity for fans to see the new videoboard in action will be during the On-Deck Series, when the Phillies take on the Pittsburgh Pirates, March 29-30.
Dutch Daulton says the world will end before we get to see his drunken, puffy, orange face in 1080p HD.— Barroid Bonds
I miss the Vet. This place is more theme park than ball park. You want HD tv? stay home & lay on your couch.— tiger- The Nationals have video boards all over their ugly stadium. Between innings, you can't find a game summary scoreboard. Drives me crazy. Looking at the mock up it looks like that may happen to CBP.
- 10 million could be better used on a right-handed hitting rightfielder with power. I'm just saying.— RunningTheBases
- Uhh, instead of investing in this, why not add about 5,000 seats? The stadium was perfectly sized for a good baseball team, but for a great one? it is too small. But, I guess suppressing supply means they can over charge for demand. Why do the Phillies have the 13th largest capacity ballpark in the mlb? Does not make much sense. They at least should have designed some seating flexibility over and above standing in the outfield. (or, they should have planned for about 5k more standers).— bobcitydoc
- Okay great but if they were smart they would have kept the old video screen and put it over by rightfield/Third base for the 3,000 fans in left field who can't see the dang thing.— ccheung
- CLIFF LEE says...the thought of 49 life size Phanatics standing on top of one another, is just plain scary...— stan the man too
Nice. It's so sexy I might just blow a load on opening day, especially if Cliff gets the start.
Well said Iron Balls. Just make sure you genuflect before you enter the stadium.- Why is this needed -- to look up peoples' nostrils with the kisscam? Doesn't anybody just go to see the damned game? I suppose they'll double the decibel level of the music and announcements too . . .— 1595fc
Phillies are the best! Warm summer night watching one of the aces on the mound in HD with a cold beer and cheese steak. Simply the best...— delcodanno- Does it launch dollar dogs?— iacl16
The Phillies and Eagles are in head-to-head competition for merchandising dollars, and clearly, the Phillies are winning. They offer not only the best on-field product, but are now upgrading the fans' in-park experience.
Just as important, they've countered the Eagles' tactics of making changes at key times during the year just to stay in the media headlines. The Phillies have gotten wise to the Eagles' ploy and they've brilliantly managed the timing of their own announcements.
I hope they win another title. And I hope the QB Serial Killer, Reid, goes ice fishing.- Not a fan of modern scoreboards. A simple Fenway Park, Wrigley Field ol timey scoreboard would suit me. If I wanted to watch big tv screens I'd stay home.— retzlaff
The new scoreboard will quickly get plastered with ugly advertisements.
