Great American Ball Park Section 228: view from your seat, rows and shade
Section 228 is on the 200 Level, on the first base side. Its rows run A-C. The front row is 138 ft from home plate and Row C sits 42 ft above the field. For a 1:10 pm start in July a seat here gets about 66 minutes of direct sun.
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How many rows are in Section 228?
3 rows: A-C. Row list from rateyourseats.com.
Is Section 228 covered?
No. Every row is open to the sky. Umbrellas are allowed when rain is forecast, but should not be opened in crowded areas or block other guests' view.
How far is Section 228 from home plate?
The front row is 138 ft (42.0 m) from home plate; Row C is 144 ft. Eye height runs from 40 ft above the field at the front to 42 ft at the top. You look down at 16.2° from Row A, 16.0° from Row B and 16.3° from Row C.
| Row | To home plate | Eye height | Covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | 138 ft | 40 ft | no |
| C | 144 ft | 42 ft | no |
Is Section 228 in the sun or shade?
Part sun: about 66 minutes of direct sun for a 1:10 pm start in July. Every month and start time (average minutes of sun, and when the section is mostly shaded):
| Month | 1:10 pm | 6:40 pm |
|---|---|---|
| April | 14 min shade first pitch | 0 min shade first pitch |
| May | 41 min shade 1:55 pm | 0 min shade first pitch |
| June | 71 min shade 2:35 pm | 0 min shade first pitch |
| July | 66 min shade 2:25 pm | 0 min shade first pitch |
| August | 28 min shade 1:25 pm | 0 min shade first pitch |
| September | 10 min shade first pitch | 0 min shade first pitch |
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