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Summer Heat: With the red-hot Reds leading the Central Division, mid-season pennant fever is beginning to heat up. Also looking to hit all-time highs will be the summer temperatures in Cincinnati. To prepare for balmy weather conditions, workers will remain cautious, and adhere to the following guidelines: ° Work Earlier Hours - During periods of extreme heat, many Ball Park contractors have their crews report to work several hours earlier in the morning and leave several hours earlier in the afternoon. This allows much of the day’s work to be completed during the cooler periods of the day. ° Constant Hydration - Crews for each contractor are always supplied with a cooler full of cold water or Gatorade. In addition, several Gator golf cart vehicles outfitted with water coolers patrol the site throughout the day. ° Dress for the Weather - Although long pants, heavy-soled shoes and hard hats are required on-site, lightweight tees frequently replace longer sleeved shirts. Wrap-around sunglasses are a hot commodity on the site as they not only protect eyes but also reduce the sun’s hot glare and make it easier to see. ° Work Together and Look Out for Each Other - Construction crews use a buddy system to keep an eye on their fellow workers. Crews are trained to watch over their fellow workers looking for any of the telltale signs of heat exhaustion. A full-time registered nurse is on-site and always ready to provide medical assistance should the need arise.
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Heads Up: Fans flocking to Cinergy Field this summer to watch the Reds play will undoubtedly be treated with a bird’s eye view of the ball park next door. With the steel beam signed by the public installed soon, eagle-eyed (or binocular-strapped) fans may be able to catch a glimpse of their artistry in the southwest corner of Great American Ball Park.
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Ask the Play-By-Play Staff: The Great American Ball Park information booth was recently featured at the Taste of Cincinnati. The most prolific question asked was, “How far is it from home plate to the Ohio River?” The distance depends on the water level at the time, but the answer is roughly 580 feet.
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| Fun Fact: The 580-foot distance between home plate and the water is a seemingly insurmountable feat. Arguably, Mickey Mantle holds the record for the longest home run in modern day times. On September 10, 1960, Mantle crushed a ball out of Brigg’s Stadium in Detroit. “The Mick” was widely renowned for monstrous blasts, and this shot traveled well over 580 feet. The well-traveled ball eventually landed in a lumberyard across the street. Sportswriters in attendance argue that it traveled 634 feet, the longest home run ever recorded. However, distances in the 60’s were not measured as scientifically as they are today, so the 634-foot number may not be entirely accurate. |
For more information Barnard Baker or Bill Wherle
on next week’s ball park Dan Pinger Public Relations, Inc.
activity, contact: (513) 564-0700
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