Park Factors

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Good hitting conditions are in store for Friday with lots of positive weather across the slate. One of the best spots is Camden Yards where it will be in the 80s this evening with double-digit wind blowing out toward the deep LF corner. Oriole Park is a great venue for homers aside from that area of the field, which is more accessible today given the conditions.

Some extreme wind is expected at Wrigley Field this afternoon. It's going to blow 18 mph, slightly out toward the right field corner for Nationals / Cubs. The overall weather effect is positive (despite cool temps in the 60s), but it would be much more favorable for hitters if the wind pointed a bit more North this afternoon.

Similar wind speeds are forecasted in Detroit where it will blow out toward the LF corner for White Sox / Tigers. Comerica Park is receptive to wind, but not nearly as much as Wrigley is.

Coors Field is the best run environment on the slate despite a negative weather day in Denver. It will be in the mid 60s at the high-altitude venue this evening with the stadium/weather combo being good for about 2 additional runs vs the MLB average.

Weather Icon KeyPark Factors Guide
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
+15%+29%+11%+27%Low 5  4  4 70°68°68°42%1012X-Large5,183+29GreatAvgAn extreme outlier of a stadium. Played 4,000 feet higher in altitude than the next closest MLB park. Has an extra-large outfield to accommodate much farther carry distances. Excellent for batter contact as the high altitude limits pitch effectiveness.+0.34+1.01+1.12+2.34
+29%+2%+4%+16%Med-High 10  13  14 84°84°82°52%1012Variable130 -1GreatGoodA 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.+0.65+0.08+0.46+1.44
+20%-3%+1%+8%Low 9  9  8 81°77°75°51%1011Small683+0BadAvgThe smallest outfield in MLB, offset partially by a taller left-field wall. Stadium architecture dampens the effect from wind but hot days can turn GABP into a home run paradise.+0.45-0.09+0.06+0.68
-4%+15%+3%+7%Roof ClosedRoof ClosedLarge1,082+11GreatBadThe highest MLB altitude outside of Coors. Large outfield to accommodate longer carry distance on fly balls. Massive 25-foot center field fence.-0.08+0.53+0.37+0.65
-1%+19%-2%+7%Med-High 8  8  6 81°79°77°51%1010Variable743+5GoodBadAn 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.-0.02+0.68-0.17+0.63
+33%-8%-6%+6%High 7  9  11 82°79°79°62%1012Variable54 -6AvgGreatA 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.+0.74-0.29-0.60+0.54
+16%+3%-4%+5%Very High 11  12  12 88°86°86°59%1013Variable48Poor?The temporary home of the Rays. Features the exact same dimensions as Yankee Stadium. Very short to right and deeper-than-average to most of left field. Should usually be hitter-friendly, especially during the summer. At risk for lots of rainouts.+0.36+0.12-0.39+0.41
+19%-8%-1%+3%Consistent 7  7  6 82°79°77°44%1008Small160+5AvgGoodHorizontally shaped to the extreme. Deep corners and a very close center field fence. Consistently mild weather with a typical out-blowing wind pattern.+0.43-0.26-0.10+0.30
+8%-7%+4%+3%Extreme 19  18  17 64°66°64°55%1010Medium596 -2PoorBadThe most wind-receptive venue in baseball (by a lot). Out-blowing wind tends to correlate with warmer temperatures, and vice versa. The Corners are very deep and guarded by 16-foot-tall-fences. An extremely shallow porch in left-center makes for a cheap home run target.+0.17-0.23+0.41+0.27
-4%-3%+7%+2%High 17  14  12 73°68°64°44%1009Large596 -3AvgAvgA 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.-0.08-0.12+0.74+0.17
-24%+17%+5%+2%High 7  9  8 68°66°64°50%1016X-Large750+5GreatGoodThe largest non-Coors outfield in MLB. Perfectly symmetrical with a 9-foot-tall fence rounding the perimeter.-0.55+0.61+0.57+0.15
+7%-7%-1%-1%Medium 6  6  4 88°88°86°49%1014Medium1,050+3PoorGreatAn 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.+0.15-0.24-0.14-0.13
-11%+5%-2%-4%Roof ClosedRoof ClosedLarge15+0GoodAvgA retractable-roof field that is normally enclosed. The tall fences and large outfield promote doubles while suppressing home runs.-0.25+0.18-0.21-0.33
-4%-13%+3%-5%Med-High 7  6  9 73°72°72°41%1014Large455+3GoodAvgA large, symmetrical outfield with deep corners and gaps. The center field fence is a few feet closer than the MLB standard.-0.10-0.45+0.27-0.44
-3%-9%-3%-7%Roof ClosedRoof ClosedMedium616+8AvgGreatA retractable roof venue with a zig-zag outfield. The left side is particularly deep while the right is better primed for homers.-0.07-0.31-0.31-0.60