The quirks from one ballpark to another are what make baseball great. Some stadiums favor pitchers. Some favor 2nd basemen. Some favor Babe Ruth. Is there any truth to these assertions? And why is Petco Park considered a Pitcher’s Park
Marine LayerConversely, Petco Park is often blanketed by San Diego’s marine layer, which has a dutch oven effect dampening escaping balls making for an easier day for pitchers.
Other weather factors also come into play. A hotter stadium can see more balls fly. And consistent winds can play a role in keeping balls in or lifting them out.
More Pitcher Friendly DetailsShort fences can hurt a pitcher’s chances of fairing well. But a stadium like Oakland’s benefits from a vast foul ball area. More pop-fly fouls caught means fewer at-bats to score.
The least pitcher friendly ballparks? Coors Field, Arlington Stadium (Texas Rangers) and Yankee Stadium. Thanks Babe!
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