Park Factors

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Cooler weather is expected on Wednesday with about half of the outdoor games featuring temperatures in the 60s. The warmest games on the slate are in Chicago and Atlanta where it will be 80° at start time before dipping into the mid 70s in the later innings. Lower temperatures reduce fly ball distance, which is a main reason the slate is leaning in favor of pitchers on Wednesday.

Sutter Health Park stands out as the most hitter-friendly venue today with the usual Sacramento wind blowing out to left center. While it's only expected to be single-digit speeds on average, the wind still figures to be a factor as SHP has been highly receptive to wind this season.

It's going to be in the mid-70s in L.A. this afternoon with wind blowing out for Twins / Angels. This is an extremely typical forecast for Angels home games, although the wind is a bit stronger than usual.

Speaking of typical, Oracle Park will get its normal forecast of 60° temps with out-blowing wind. As noted here throughout the season, Oracle is consistently one of the toughest parks for home runs each year and the "always out" wind forecast doesn't translate as expected to the playing surface. The Dbacks / Giants game this afternoon is flagged for a possible rain delay.

Weather Icon Key–Park 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
Sutter Health Park 3:35
BOS @ ATH 
+24%+7%+6%+17%Very High 5  7  10 77°79°81°51%1011Large30GoodAvgThe temporary home of the Athletics. Features a spacious outfield with a tiny right-field fence. Standard to the corners and center, bowed outward in the gaps.+0.54+0.24+0.62+1.45
Oriole Park 6:35
PIT @ BAL 
-4%+12%+5%+8%Med-High 7  6  5 73°73°72°57%1019Variable130 -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.-0.08+0.41+0.54+0.69
Citizens Bank Park 6:45
NYM @ PHI 
+6%+7%-5%+3%Very High 6  4  4 81°77°75°54%1019Small9 -3BadGreatOne of the smaller outfields in MLB. Relies on tall fences to keep home runs from getting out of hand. The most wind-receptive venue outside of Wrigley.+0.13+0.26-0.51+0.23
Angel Stadium 4:07
MIN @ LAA 
+11%-1%-2%+3%Consistent 11  11  11 75°77°77°56%1013Small160+5AvgGoodHorizontally shaped to the extreme. Deep corners and a very close center field fence. Consistently mild weather with a typical out-blowing wind pattern.+0.25-0.03-0.19+0.23
Rate Field 7:40
TB @ CHW 
+15%-14%+0%+0%Med-High 7  6  6 77°73°72°58%1020Small596 -3BadAvgThe 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.+0.34-0.49+0.02+0.04
Rogers Centre 7:07
HOU @ TOR 
+2%+5%-5%0%Minimal 5  5  2 68°66°66°68%1021Medium247+0GreatGoodA neutral-sized retractable roof venue where every opportunity is taken to play outdoors. A closed roof is well-received by hitters on cold Toronto days but can favor pitchers when its hot out.+0.05+0.18-0.48-0.04
Truist Park 7:15
CHC @ ATL 
+1%-6%+2%0%Medium 9  7  6 81°79°77°46%1019Medium1,050+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.+0.01-0.20+0.26-0.04
Dodger Stadium 10:10
COL @ LAD 
+14%-11%-3%-1%Consistent 8  8  7 72°70°68°73%1012Medium267+3AvgGreatA symmetrical outfield with a highly consistent wind pattern (out to right-center). Plays deep down the lines and particularly shallow to center field.+0.33-0.40-0.33-0.11
Oracle Park 3:45
ARI @ SF  
-25%-3%+13%-2%Consistent 8  10  11 63°63°63°91%1013Variable63 0GoodPoorA 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.-0.56-0.11+1.37-0.15
Yankee Stadium 7:05
DET @ NYY 
+11%-6%-6%-2%High 2  2  3 73°72°70°68%1019Variable54 -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.+0.25-0.20-0.60-0.16
LoanDepot Park 6:40
WAS @ MIA 
-10%+4%-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.-0.22+0.13-0.21-0.33
Progressive Field 6:40
KC @ CLE 
-6%+3%-4%-4%High 6  5  4 68°68°66°78%1021Small582 -5AvgPoorA small outfield with two distinct halves. A 19-foot fence guards most of the outfield's left side while the shorter right-field fence leaves that half vulnerable to home runs.-0.13+0.11-0.39-0.33
T-Mobile Park 9:40
STL @ SEA 
+5%-15%-3%-5%Medium 6  5  4 75°70°68°62%1012Small10 -6PoorBadOne 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.+0.12-0.52-0.32-0.48
Petco Park 8:40
CIN @ SD  
-1%-6%-5%-7%Low 10  9  8 72°70°70°74%1012Medium13 -2AvgAvgA 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.-0.03-0.21-0.50-0.58
Globe Life Field 2:35
MIL @ TEX 
-3%-10%-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.-0.07-0.37-0.30-0.66