Why are baseball dugouts set below ground level?

Question

Why are baseball dugouts set below ground level?

Answer 1

Well they certainly wouldn't be called "dugouts" anymore, that's for sure!

Good question though, I've wondered that myself and haven't gotten around to looking it up.

Answer 2

A main reason is so its eaiser pto get to the clubhouse/lockeroom.

Answer 3

Not all dugouts are below ground level, but it's mainly to prevent players from getting in the way of specators when they are up & walking around in the dugout.

Answer 4

I suppose extra protection for the players.  There are always line-drives hit, so if the dugout(which is very close to the plate) was below field level, than it would be safer for the players.

Also, i mite be better for the stadium cuz a few more seats above the dugout can be fitted. : )

Answer 5

Dugouts are dug(dig→dug→dug) out from ground level.

That's why they are called dugouts.

Answer 6

It makes it easier for fans to see the game and it can help keep it a little cooler on a hot day.

Answer 7

so the players aren't in the way of fans behind them.  its all about fitting more seats in the park

Answer 8

SO they don't block the spectators' view behind them.