On September 28, 2016, the Houston Astros played their last game with Tal’s Hill in center field. Tal’s Hill has been around since the stadium was built back in 2000. It was a tribute to some of the early ballparks that had slight incline instead of a warning track. The idea came from then team president Tal Smith. It was a unique feature to the ballpark but was not overly appreciated by fans and players alike.
This project was supposed to take place last year. With the Astros making the playoffs and a few details not worked out, they decided to wait one more season.