 The stadium was also the site of Mark McGwire's historic 62nd home run of the 1998 season that broke Roger Maris' single-season record, and also of McGwire's 70th of that season, for a record which lasted until Barry Bonds surpassed it in 2001.The dimensions in the center and the power alleys had been altered from time to time over the years.Initially, the park was very favorable to pitchers, with spacious outfield dimensions.