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Weather Applied Metrics @weatherapplied.com · 7d

WAM Wind Impact POTW: Great American Ball Park, September 25

Noelvi Marte got a little help from the wind to rob this potential game-tying HR in the 9th. A 5 mph breeze put Bryan Reynolds’ blast just within reach.

𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁: -𝟭𝟭 𝗳𝘁

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Noelvi Marte robs a game-tying homer in the 9th | 09/25/2025

Noelvi Marte robs a would be game-tying solo home run from Bryan Reynolds in the top of the 9th inning

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Weather Applied Metrics @weatherapplied.com · 10d

Altitude changes everything.

As you climb from Atlanta to Denver to Mexico City, pressure drops and the 🌍 atmosphere reshapes how far the ball can fly ⚾️⛳️🏈

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Weather Applied Metrics @weatherapplied.com · 14d

Even with the negative wind impact, this is the 2nd longest HR in MLB this season.

What was #1?

A 493 grand slam by A's rookie Nick Kurtz, aided by the wind adding 14 feet of distance.

Check out the top 10 courtesy of @MLB: www.mlb.com/stories/...

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Longest home runs of the 2025 MLB season

2025's longest HRs | These balls are still traveling

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Weather Applied Metrics @weatherapplied.com · 14d

WAM Wind Impact POTW: Coors Field, September 20

Mike Trout (@MikeTrout) hits his 400th career HR with NO help from the wind!

𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁: -𝟮𝟱 𝗳𝘁

This 485 ft bomb would've measured closer to 👀 510 ft on a calm night in Denver.

Data Viz: Mike Trout's 400th career home run | 09/20/2025

Take a look at Mike Trout's 400th career home run through data visualization

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slangsonsports.bsky.social @slangsonsports.bsky.social · 18d

Daylen Lile’s inside-the-park home run was blown in 10 ft by wind, per Statcast, preventing an over-the-wall home run

But he still got the HR!

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Weather Applied Metrics @weatherapplied.com · 20d

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Ha-Seong Kim pops out sharply to shortstop CJ Abrams. | 09/16/2025

Ha-Seong Kim pops out sharply to shortstop CJ Abrams.

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Weather Applied Metrics @weatherapplied.com · 20d

Here come the autumn winds…

Tuesday gave us the #1 MOST wind-impacted play of the 2025 MLB Season thus far!

On a windy day at Nationals Park, a 24 mph wind knocked Braves Ha-Seong Kim’s hit back a whopping 98 FEET from where it would have landed in calm conditions.

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Weather Applied Metrics @weatherapplied.com · 22d

WAM Wind Impact POTW: Truist Park, September 12

Yordan Álvarez hit one at 103 mph with a 29° launch angle, a HR 74% of the time!

But this time it was a fly out, as Truist Park’s wind knocked it down.

𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁: -𝟮𝟯 𝗳𝘁

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Weather Applied Metrics @weatherapplied.com · 29d

❔How do temperature, pressure, and humidity alter ball flight... and how much does it actually matter?

Find out more about how weather impacts sports in our latest blog: blog.weatherapplied.com/how-atmosphe...

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Weather Applied Metrics @weatherapplied.com · Sep 3

WAM Wind Impact POTW: Oracle Park, August 28

Giants’ Willy Adames hit a deep fly that carried into the seats thanks to a 12 mph wind blowing out.

The ball’s 111 ft apex caught the free-flowing currents, giving it the extra push.

𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁: +𝟭𝟬 𝗳𝘁

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Willy Adames' second homer of the game (24) | 08/28/2025

Willy Adames drills a homer to center field for his second of the game, making it a tie game in the bottom of the 6th inning

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Weather Applied Metrics @weatherapplied.com · Sep 3

Right on the shores of Lake Michigan, there is likely to be significant impact from the wind on play for the @chicagostars.com and their opponents!

Will it provide a home-field advantage, or even the playing-field?

The Women's Game @womensgamemib.bsky.social · Sep 3

The @chicagostars.com have a new home 🏟️⭐️

The Stars are relocating to Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium for the 2026 season. Get ready for more lakefront games 🌊

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Ken Arneson @kenarneson.bsky.social · Aug 25

I'll add this point: last year, Bobby Witt Jr led the majors in wind-prevented homers. Cal Raleigh was tied for second. This year, Cal Raleigh leads the majors in wind-prevented homers, and Witt is tied for second. Judge isn't exactly helped by the wind, but he isn't hurt as badly as the other two.

Joe Sheehan @sheehannewsletter.bsky.social · Aug 25

The AL MVP race includes three players, not just two. My case for Bobby Witt Jr. as part of the conversation is posted FREE. Read, love, subscribe.

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Weather Applied Metrics @weatherapplied.com · Aug 28

Same swing, different result.

Our latest blog examines how weather conditions alter air density, ultimately shaping the game.

Temperature, pressure, humidity, and altitude all play a role.

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Weather Applied Metrics @weatherapplied.com · Aug 28

WAM Wind Impact POTW: George M Steinbrenner Field, August 20

Trent Grisham hit a ball at 105 mph with a 46° launch and 163 ft apex, usually an out (xBA .110). At Steinbrenner Field, the shorter stands let the wind affect flight sooner, and a 5 mph breeze gave it extra carry.

Wind Impact: +17 ft

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Dan Brooks @brooksbaseball.net · Aug 22

Heading to #Saberseminar25 today. :⁠-⁠)

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Ken Arneson @kenarneson.bsky.social · Aug 22

Let's talk about how the weather could affect this game! The wind above the stadium is forecasted for 260° up to about 20 mph. That's extremely typical for Oracle Park.

@weatherapplied.com we've worked a lot of games at Oracle Park in similar conditions, so we know pretty much what to expect.

Kevin V. Nguyen @kevinvnguyen.bsky.social · Aug 22

First look at the soccer pitch at Oracle Park where Bay FC will host the Washington Spirit in the largest attended game in NWSL history.

Leslie Osborne: “Two years from now, let’s sell out Levi’s Stadium.”

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Weather Applied Metrics @weatherapplied.com · Aug 22

Check out @weatherapplied.com's own Abhi Kesbhat presenting TOMORROW at the 2025 Saberseminar.

He'll be sharing some metrics looking at better quantifying the chaotic nature of the wind's impact on Fly Balls and HR probability.

Who else will be there?

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Weather Applied Metrics @weatherapplied.com · Aug 19

WAM Wind Impact POTW: Sutter Health Park, August 13

Junior Caminero launched a ball at 103 mph with a towering 47° angle... usually a sure out. But an 8 mph tailwind helped it clear the wall for a HR!

Wind Impact: +29 ft

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Junior Caminero's two-run home run (34) | 08/13/2025

Junior Caminero belts a two-run home run to left field, adding to the Rays' lead in the 9th inning

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Weather Applied Metrics @weatherapplied.com · Aug 12

WAM Wind Impact Play of the Week Fenway Park, August 5

KC’s Bobby Witt Jr. hit a deep drive to left-center that would have cleared the Green Monster, but an 11 mph wind blowing in caused it to hit off the wall.

Wind Impact: -14 ft

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Weather Applied Metrics @weatherapplied.com · Aug 11

The Cubs 1st baseman Michael Busch talks with John Smoltz about the mindset needed to play with the wild 🌬️ winds at Wrigley!

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Michael Busch on Cubs' win over Cardinals & Chicago's strong season so far 🏆 King of Diamond

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Weather Applied Metrics @weatherapplied.com · Aug 10

🚨 WAM is heading to Saberseminar 2025.

We're excited to present and interested in your feedback! Come say hello.

"Beyond Park Factors: Quantifying Weather Impact for HR Metrics and Wind-Driven Chaos"

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Weather Applied Metrics @weatherapplied.com · Aug 6

Ball flight is never just about launch angle and velocity...

Air density shapes drag and Magnus forces—weather variables that can shift outcomes in sports.

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Weather Applied Metrics @weatherapplied.com · Aug 5

In 2023 with Seattle, Suárez led all of MLB with 6 wind-denied homers.

During his stint with the D-Backs?

Zero.

Welcome back!

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Weather Applied Metrics @weatherapplied.com · Aug 5

WAM Wind Impact Play of the Week: T-Mobile Park, August 1

In his first game back with the Mariners, Eugenio Suárez got a windy welcome. This deep drive, a HR in calm conditions, was knocked down by the wind for an out.

Wind Impact: -10 ft

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Eugenio Suárez flies out to right fielder Adolis García. | 08/01/2025

Eugenio Suárez flies out to right fielder Adolis García.

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Weather Applied Metrics @weatherapplied.com · Aug 5

WAM Wind Impact Play of the Week: T-Mobile Park, August 1

In his first game back with the Mariners, Eugenio Suárez got a windy welcome. This deep drive, a HR in calm conditions, was knocked down by the wind for an out.

Wind Impact: -10 ft

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Eugenio Suárez flies out to right fielder Adolis García. | 08/01/2025

Eugenio Suárez flies out to right fielder Adolis García.

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Weather Applied Metrics @weatherapplied.com · Jul 29

WAM Wind Impact Play of the Week: Comerica Park, July 25

Springer’s 109 mph, 33° launch angle drive is a HR 96% of the time—but an 11 mph wind blowing in turned a would-be-homer into a 410 ft fly out.

Wind Impact: –25 ft

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