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Cam Little with a new record.
November 2, 2025 at 10:29 PM
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As we move into November, the weather begins to be a bigger factor in the kicking game. Those who ply their trade in controlled climates have an edge.
Week 9 fantasy football kicker rankings: Best starts at kicker
As we move into November, the weather begins to be a bigger factor in the kicking game. Those who ply their trade in controlled climates have an edge.
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October 29, 2025 at 3:00 AM
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Given that it will be in the 40s in Toronto this weekend, the roof will probably be closed for games 6-7. So this is the last game with weather in the 2025 season. Already interesting!
October 30, 2025 at 12:13 AM
Championship Round | T-Mobile Park | Oct 15

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
Daulton Varsho's two-run double | 10/15/2025
Daulton Varsho lines a double off the wall in right field that scores a pair to extend the Blue Jays' lead to 5-2 in the top of the 3rd inning
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October 25, 2025 at 12:37 AM
Divisional Round | Dodger Stadium | Oct 8

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 home run | 10/08/2025
Kyle Schwarber belts a two-run home run to right field in the top of the 8th inning to score Trea Turner and extend the Phillies' lead to 8-1
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October 23, 2025 at 11:36 PM
Divisional Round | Yankee Stadium | Oct 7

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)
Aaron Judge TIES IT with a three-run homer | 10/07/2025
Aaron Judge belts a three-run home run off of the left-field foul pole, tying the game at 6 apiece in the bottom of the 4th inning
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October 23, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Top Weather Impacted Plays of the 2025 MLB #Postseason

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
October 23, 2025 at 12:49 AM
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The wind was only 12 mph at Wrigley, but most of the time, there's at least some kind of crosswind. For many fly balls a 12 mph wind might work like 6 mph in the direction of the ball. But that was straight into a pure 12 mph headwind headed from the right center gap directly at home plate.
Back on Aug. 20, Suzuki belted a 100+ mph fastball from Misiorowski to nearly the same right-center spot, but at Wrigley. And the wind blew that 22 feet back for a deep flyout, per Statcast (via @slangsonsports.bsky.social).

No wind here with the AmFam roof closed.
October 12, 2025 at 1:06 AM
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Aaron Judge on his home run last night, jokingly (after noting the wind):

“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 👨‍⚖️
October 8, 2025 at 4:16 PM
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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#playthewind

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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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October 1, 2025 at 7:33 PM
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 ⚾️⛳️🏈

Read more: blog.weatherapplied....

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September 28, 2025 at 6:21 PM
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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September 24, 2025 at 7:03 PM
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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!
September 20, 2025 at 11:46 PM
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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September 18, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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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#playthewind
September 16, 2025 at 7:55 PM
❔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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September 10, 2025 at 12:22 AM
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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September 3, 2025 at 7:36 PM
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 @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 🌊
September 3, 2025 at 7:34 PM
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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.
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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August 25, 2025 at 6:36 PM
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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August 28, 2025 at 11:41 PM
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
August 28, 2025 at 1:30 AM
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Heading to #Saberseminar25 today. :⁠-⁠)

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August 22, 2025 at 10:02 AM
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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.
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.”
August 22, 2025 at 10:15 PM
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?
August 22, 2025 at 9:36 PM
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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August 19, 2025 at 7:04 PM