AL MVP Finalist Cal Raleigh led MLB with 60 HRs breaking records, also had 7 (most) taken away by the wind!
Watch here → tinyurl.com/2s46edpt
Ian Happ also finished with 7, thanks to the Wrigley winds.
#playthewind #mlb
AL MVP Finalist Cal Raleigh led MLB with 60 HRs breaking records, also had 7 (most) taken away by the wind!
Watch here → tinyurl.com/2s46edpt
Ian Happ also finished with 7, thanks to the Wrigley winds.
#playthewind #mlb
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20 years ago, Soldier Field hosted what became known as the Wind Game 🌪️.
Gusts over 40 mph reshaped ball flight, pushed kicks off-course, and held the 49ers to 1 of 13 passing.
💨🏈 A clear example of atmospheric forces impacting the game!
#playthewind
20 years ago, Soldier Field hosted what became known as the Wind Game 🌪️.
Gusts over 40 mph reshaped ball flight, pushed kicks off-course, and held the 49ers to 1 of 13 passing.
💨🏈 A clear example of atmospheric forces impacting the game!
#playthewind
🏟️ The first sets the stage for how we will approach quantifying atmospheric effects on a variety of sports
⚾ In the second, we use our technology to apply that approach to a home run shot in baseball
Check out the results!
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🏟️ The first sets the stage for how we will approach quantifying atmospheric effects on a variety of sports
⚾ In the second, we use our technology to apply that approach to a home run shot in baseball
Check out the results!
blog.weatherapplied....
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
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#playthewind
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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
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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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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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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
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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
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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...
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Find out more about how weather impacts sports in our latest blog: blog.weatherapplied.com/how-atmosphe...
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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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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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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