Park Factors
Last Updated: 10:08 AM
More hot weather is expected for Sunday with 10 out of 12 outdoor games featuring temps above 80°. Many of the league's best parks for offense aren't in action this weekend, and the warm temperatures generally amount to neutral run environments for most games.
Target field rounds out its 3-day stretch of good hitting conditions with a hot and humid day in Minneapolis. Moderate wind is also expected to blow out toward center field this afternoon for Royals / Twins.
Although hot weather is good for offense, the warm temps will be paired with high air pressure across much of the slate this afternoon. High pressure counteracts the positive effect of the heat by reducing fly ball distance. This is indicated by the red Ps in the chart below.
Oracle Park gets its typical high-50s forecast with wind blowing out to center. As clarified here throughout the season, Oracle was designed to neutralize the Bay Area winds and the "always blowing out" forecast doesn't translate to the field as expected. The SF venue remains one of the toughest home run parks in MLB each year despite the wind appearing favorable for every Giants home game.
| Game | HR | 2B/3B | 1B | Runs | Receptive | Hour 1 | Hour 2 | Hour 3 | Hour 1 | Hour 2 | Hour 3 | Humidity | Pressure | Outfield Size |
Altitude | Typical Flight |
Contact Rate |
Contact Quality |
Description | HR | 2B/3B | 1B | Runs | |||||
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Target Field 1:05 | +13% | +7% | +6% | +12% | Medium | 7  | 8 | 9 | 81° | 82° | 84° | 86% | 1013 | Medium | 812 | +0 | Avg | Good | A slightly asymmetric outfield with a deeper-than-average left side. The more shallow right side is guarded by a 23-foot-tall fence with a unique balcony overhanging the field. | +0.29 | +0.23 | +0.59 | +1.07 | |||||
Oriole Park 1:35 | -4% | +7% | +12% | +11% | Med-High | 6  | 7  | 7 | 86° | 88° | 88° | 50% | 1024 | Variable | 130 | -1 | Great | Good | A uniquely-shaped field with a home-run-friendly right side. The left-field corner is particularly deep while most of the outfield perimeter is closer than average. A 21-foot-tall fence compensates for the short distance down the right field line. | -0.10 | +0.24 | +1.30 | +0.99 | |||||
Chase Field 4:10 | -2% | +15% | +3% | +8% | Roof Closed | Roof Closed | Large | 1,082 | +11 | Great | Bad | The highest MLB altitude outside of Coors. Large outfield to accommodate longer carry distance on fly balls. Massive 25-foot center field fence. | -0.04 | +0.52 | +0.35 | +0.69 | ||||||||||||
Rate Field 2:10 | +22% | -21% | +4% | +3% | Med-High | 11 | 12 | 11 | 88° | 88° | 88° | 55% | 1017 | Small | 596 | -3 | Bad | Avg | The smallest outfield in MLB. Shallow in every direction. Not nearly as wind-prone as its Wrigley neighbor, but can be susceptible to homers - especially on hot days. | +0.50 | -0.73 | +0.38 | +0.25 | |||||
Dodger Stadium 4:10 | +15% | -4% | -2% | +2% | Consistent | 7 | 7  | 8  | 84° | 86° | 86° | 55% | 1014 | Medium | 267 | +3 | Avg | Great | A symmetrical outfield with a highly consistent wind pattern (out to right-center). Plays deep down the lines and particularly shallow to center field. | +0.34 | -0.15 | -0.26 | +0.21 | |||||
PNC Park 1:35 | -19% | +14% | +4% | +2% | Med-High | 3  | 2  | 3 | 88° | 90° | 91° | 51% | 1021 | Variable | 743 | +5 | Good | Bad | An asymmetrical venue with an extremely deep left field fence. Tall fences guard against an otherwise shallow outfield. The 21-foot-tall fence down the right field line makes a good target for extra base hits in the yard. | -0.44 | +0.50 | +0.41 | +0.13 | |||||
Comerica Park 1:40 | -13% | -1% | +10% | +1% | High | 9 | 9 | 9 | 90° | 91° | 91° | 50% | 1019 | Large | 596 | -3 | Avg | Avg | A challenging venue for home runs with a very deep center field. The entire left side is deeper than average and the 15-foot-tall fence in right further complicates things for hitters. Batter contact is better than most parks, possibly aided by a clean batter's eye. | -0.30 | -0.05 | +1.01 | +0.07 | |||||
Truist Park 1:35 | +4% | -8% | +3% | +1% | Medium | 10  | 11 | 11 | 84° | 84° | 84° | 65% | 1019 | Medium | 1,050 | +3 | Poor | Great | An unevenly shaped outfield with a deep left side. The tall fence in right makes up for a shallow right field corner. Benefits from warm temperatures and relatively high altitude. | +0.10 | -0.27 | +0.34 | +0.07 | |||||
Yankee Stadium 1:35 | +15% | -15% | 0% | +0% | High | 6  | 7 | 10 | 90° | 91° | 91° | 37% | 1023 | Variable | 54 | -6 | Avg | Great | A rounded asymmetrical outfield with a very shallow right field wall. The short porch is balanced out by a larger-than-average left field, though still very short to the foul pole on that side. | +0.34 | -0.51 | -0.04 | +0.00 | |||||
T-Mobile Park 4:10 | +10% | -13% | -2% | -2% | Medium | 8 | 9 | 9 | 81° | 82° | 82° | 58% | 1021 | Small | 10 | -6 | Poor | Bad | One of the smallest outfields in MLB, justified by cooler weather and short carry distances. Strikeouts are boosted by low altitude and a tricky batters eye. | +0.22 | -0.46 | -0.16 | -0.16 | |||||
Oracle Park 4:05 | -21% | 0% | +8% | -3% | Consistent | 8 | 9 | 12 | 61° | 61° | 61° | 87% | 1015 | Variable | 63 | 0 | Good | Poor | A uniquely shaped field with a 24 foot-tall fence guarding a very shallow right-field corner. Straight-away center is close to home plate but extends to an extremely deep right-field gap. Cool temperatures are the norm and the ever-present out-blowing wind is neutralized by the stadium architecture. | -0.47 | -0.01 | +0.81 | -0.25 | |||||
American Family Fld 2:10 | +27% | -10% | -14% | -4% | Low | 11 | 12 | 12 | 81° | 79° | 77° | 75% | 1016 | Medium | 593 | +3 | Poor | Good | A retractable-roof venue with a zig-zag outfield. Deep to each side but shallow in the gaps and to center field. The horizontal shape reduces the number of hits that fall into play. | +0.61 | -0.35 | -1.52 | -0.39 | |||||
Busch Stadium 7:10 | -2% | -11% | 0% | -5% | Med-High | 11 | 11 | 9 | 93° | 90° | 86° | 50% | 1014 | Large | 455 | +3 | Good | Avg | A large, symmetrical outfield with deep corners and gaps. The center field fence is a few feet closer than the MLB standard. | -0.04 | -0.39 | -0.02 | -0.45 | |||||
Petco Park 4:10 | +1% | -7% | -6% | -7% | Low | 8  | 8  | 8 | 75° | 75° | 75° | 69% | 1015 | Medium | 13 | -2 | Avg | Avg | A medium-sized outfield with consistent weather conditions. Plays shallow to center and deeper to both sides. The San Diego marine layer can reduce carry distance, especially at night. | +0.03 | -0.24 | -0.63 | -0.61 | |||||
Globe Life Field 2:35 | -3% | -10% | -3% | -7% | Roof Closed | Roof Closed | Medium | 616 | +8 | Avg | Great | A retractable roof venue with a zig-zag outfield. The left side is particularly deep while the right is better primed for homers. | -0.08 | -0.34 | -0.29 | -0.62 | ||||||||||||
