Varsho ripped a 104 mph line drive that hit off the fence in right-center.
An open roof and a 7 mph wind blowing out... but the ballpark redirected airflow back toward home at lower levels, taking just enough off it to keep it in play
𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁: −𝟴 𝗳𝘁
Varsho ripped a 104 mph line drive that hit off the fence in right-center.
An open roof and a 7 mph wind blowing out... but the ballpark redirected airflow back toward home at lower levels, taking just enough off it to keep it in play
𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁: −𝟴 𝗳𝘁
Kyle Schwarber’s second homer of the night left the bat at 109 mph on a 42° launch, soaring 153 feet high.
A mild 8 mph wind blowing out at 👀 Dodger Stadium gave it the extra carry needed to clear the top of the wall.
𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁: +𝟵 𝗳𝘁
Kyle Schwarber’s second homer of the night left the bat at 109 mph on a 42° launch, soaring 153 feet high.
A mild 8 mph wind blowing out at 👀 Dodger Stadium gave it the extra carry needed to clear the top of the wall.
𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁: +𝟵 𝗳𝘁
Judge hooked one down the left-field line that clanged off the foul pole.
A 17 mph wind blowing out with a gentle push to the right kept it fair. A signature playoff moment with a little help from the 🌬️
𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁: +4 ft (distance), +𝟭 𝗳𝘁 (𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁)
Judge hooked one down the left-field line that clanged off the foul pole.
A 17 mph wind blowing out with a gentle push to the right kept it fair. A signature playoff moment with a little help from the 🌬️
𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁: +4 ft (distance), +𝟭 𝗳𝘁 (𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁)
As we count down to Game 1 of the #WorldSeries on Friday, we’re highlighting one play from each round of the playoffs that was most shaped by the weather.
First up: the Wild Card Round
As we count down to Game 1 of the #WorldSeries on Friday, we’re highlighting one play from each round of the playoffs that was most shaped by the weather.
First up: the Wild Card Round
No wind here with the AmFam roof closed.
“I guess a couple ghosts out there helped kind of keep that fair”
Judge’s home run was pushed 1 foot to the right by wind, creating a home run, per Statcast
👻 looking out for the 👨⚖️
“I guess a couple ghosts out there helped kind of keep that fair”
Judge’s home run was pushed 1 foot to the right by wind, creating a home run, per Statcast
👻 looking out for the 👨⚖️
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
#weatherapplied
#playthewind
www.mlb.com/video/bryan-...
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
#weatherapplied
#playthewind
www.mlb.com/video/bryan-...
As you climb from Atlanta to Denver to Mexico City, pressure drops and the 🌍 atmosphere reshapes how far the ball can fly ⚾️⛳️🏈
Read more: blog.weatherapplied....
#weatherapplied
As you climb from Atlanta to Denver to Mexico City, pressure drops and the 🌍 atmosphere reshapes how far the ball can fly ⚾️⛳️🏈
Read more: blog.weatherapplied....
#weatherapplied
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.
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.
But he still got the HR!
But he still got the HR!
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.
#playthewind
#weatherapplied
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.
#playthewind
#weatherapplied
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
#weatherapplied
#playthewind
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
#weatherapplied
#playthewind
Find out more about how weather impacts sports in our latest blog: blog.weatherapplied.com/how-atmosphe...
#weatherapplied
Find out more about how weather impacts sports in our latest blog: blog.weatherapplied.com/how-atmosphe...
#weatherapplied
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
www.mlb.com/video/shota-...
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
www.mlb.com/video/shota-...
Will it provide a home-field advantage, or even the playing-field?
The Stars are relocating to Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium for the 2026 season. Get ready for more lakefront games 🌊
Will it provide a home-field advantage, or even the playing-field?
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Our latest blog examines how weather conditions alter air density, ultimately shaping the game.
Temperature, pressure, humidity, and altitude all play a role.
#weatherapplied
blog.weatherapplied.com/how-atmosphe...
Our latest blog examines how weather conditions alter air density, ultimately shaping the game.
Temperature, pressure, humidity, and altitude all play a role.
#weatherapplied
blog.weatherapplied.com/how-atmosphe...
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
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
@weatherapplied.com we've worked a lot of games at Oracle Park in similar conditions, so we know pretty much what to expect.
Leslie Osborne: “Two years from now, let’s sell out Levi’s Stadium.”
@weatherapplied.com we've worked a lot of games at Oracle Park in similar conditions, so we know pretty much what to expect.
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?
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?
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
www.mlb.com/video/junior...
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
www.mlb.com/video/junior...