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.
Should've used it to resign Cliff Lee! Oh...wait...— KidCole35- i assume this is an effort to generate additional advertising rev. seems like a good investment for a team that has maxed out its ad $ the last few years. make more $, sign better players, increase/sustain attendance, win world series. all is well.
- Cool. Nice job in rewarding the fans Phils! But for 10 mil, can the scoreboard also play right field? Maybe flash strobe lights into the eyes of the lefty hitters? :-)
— chris in indy - So the scoreboard predicts Rollins will hit 5th.— krupps58
- hmmm Halladay is pitching for the Phillies, but hitting for the Braves, and Hudson is hitting for the Phillies but pitching for the braves.— imabigdog
- Halladay is listed under the Braves because the board is showing his ERA. Halladay in the Phillies lineup lists his batting average. — Phillies2008WSChamps
- Great. Now I'll have to watch those idiots who propose in perfect 1080i.— WerthsOtherWife
It's a great idea to keep the fans happy and get a new scoreboard! Not only is it great to have more real estate to show more stats, but the clarity should be amazing. It will open up new ideas for fan interaction and no one will be left out. Wonderful idea by the Phillies organization to keep the fans happy!- Cool. Hopefully the dude who selects the music will make some needed updates. its the same music year in and year out.— slanted and enchanted
- So we get Cliff Lee and a 10 million dollar scoreboard for Jason Werth?!!! Amazing trade!— SPro
- Does it bat right or left, and can it hit in the 5 spot? Can't wait to see the SEPTA race in such great detail!— Timmy
How many K's and 0's fit on it?— Earl J- Now they can NOT show us replays of close plays in HD!— Redfury
- $10,000,000 for a scoreboard but nary a buck to improve the bullpen. We won't even talk about right field.— MFinSC
