Built in 2001, it seems PNC Park was designed specifically to counter everything that was wrong with its predecessor. Three Rivers Stadium had a boring, cookie-cutter layout and its bowl shape blocked any view of the scenery for which it was named. In contrast, PNC features an open-air layout with impressive views of the Pittsburgh skyline and Roberto Clemente Bridge, which serves as the main focal point beyond the center field wall.
On the field, PNC plays just as interesting as its setting with the asymmetrical layout lending itself to three distinct parts. While the left side plays deeper than any active MLB venue, PNC features generous CF dimensions as it measures just 399 feet straight-away. In right, the 21-foot tall fence protects what would otherwise be a prime HR spot down the line. Ballpark Pal rates PNC the #5 venue for doubles and triples, which can be attributed to the shallow, taller-than-average fences comprising two-thirds of the outfield perimeter.
For a fully outdoor venue, PNC Park is moderately variable from day to day (13th in park variation). The park actually ranks 9th most receptive to wind in MLB, though wind speeds themselves are modest at 6 mph on average. Forecasted wind speed rarely eclipses the low teens and is usually in the single digits. Temperature averages 74 degrees, with 38% of games played in the 70s and just 4% reaching the 90s.
A notable feature of PNC Park is that fly balls tend to carry a bit farther than average, as the venue ranks 10th in MLB in typical carry distance. Pittsburgh sits 743 feet above sea level, and the wind blows out 58% of the time compared to just 19% blowing in.
On the field, PNC plays just as interesting as its setting with the asymmetrical layout lending itself to three distinct parts. While the left side plays deeper than any active MLB venue, PNC features generous CF dimensions as it measures just 399 feet straight-away. In right, the 21-foot tall fence protects what would otherwise be a prime HR spot down the line. Ballpark Pal rates PNC the #5 venue for doubles and triples, which can be attributed to the shallow, taller-than-average fences comprising two-thirds of the outfield perimeter.
For a fully outdoor venue, PNC Park is moderately variable from day to day (13th in park variation). The park actually ranks 9th most receptive to wind in MLB, though wind speeds themselves are modest at 6 mph on average. Forecasted wind speed rarely eclipses the low teens and is usually in the single digits. Temperature averages 74 degrees, with 38% of games played in the 70s and just 4% reaching the 90s.
A notable feature of PNC Park is that fly balls tend to carry a bit farther than average, as the venue ranks 10th in MLB in typical carry distance. Pittsburgh sits 743 feet above sea level, and the wind blows out 58% of the time compared to just 19% blowing in.