Looking at the cumulative impact of wind 🌬️ on fly-ball distance by ballpark from last season 🏟️ 20/30 MLB stadiums experienced a net-negative impact on distance from wind ⚾️ Kauffman Stadium ranked 3rd in total fly-ball distance lost to wind #playthewind #weatherapplied

Unusual missed FG by Green Bay before the half because of wind and a leftward ball tilt/spin axis. * With no wind and a neutral spin, it has distance, but misses wide right * With actual spin and no wind, it's not wide, but misses short * With actual spin/wind, it has distance, but misses left.

Packers @ Bears — Wild Card Forecast: W winds 10–20 mph. Gusts up to 28mph. Classic barrier effect at Soldier Field. Near field level, kicks drift opposite of the prevailing wind. 🏈 FG to north end zone: pushed left (slight tailwind) 🏈 FG to south end zone: pushed right (slight headwind)

"There are six playoff games 🏈 this weekend, all played outdoors. The common denominator to these will be 🌬️wind, but Saturday's games could have a few more weather wild cards up their sleeves." weather.com/sports-recre...

Re: the Phamgraphs article, in which I'm mentioned, and this sentence: "If WAM can measure this for homers, perhaps they can measure it for outfield fly balls, as well." @weatherapplied.com does measure the wind impact of every fly ball. Also, for every pitch. www.nytimes.com/athletic/694...

Wind is rarley uniform. Terrain, coastlines, and buildings carve it into microclimates that can vary block to block or across a stadium. Basic forecasts and live wind data often miss how wind behaves at ground level and inside sports venues. Learn more! blog.weatherapplied....

Windy day in Seattle for Rams @ Seahawks. Our @weatherapplied.com model predicts a much bigger impact in the north side of the field. The south side has both vertical and horizontal eddies that result in dead spots, like the calm in the eye of a hurricane. Strongest winds in the north side end zone.

Kristie finally addresses that infamous windy corner kick 😂

This is when 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗹 feels the 𝘄𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 most 🌬️🏈 Kyle Shanahan put it simply: “We wanted to make sure that if we needed to win it on a last second field goal or throw at the end of the game, that we had that in the fourth quarter if we could.” 🧵

Understanding how wind impacts sports starts with understanding wind itself. The new WAM blog breaks down the basics: • what drives wind • how we measure it • why it changes across space and time blog.weatherapplied.... #weatherapplied #playthewind

The Philadelphia Eagles FG unit breaks down the anatomy of a field goal: Timing Ball placement Angle Aim Adjustments to #playthewind A cool look inside the process, worth the watch: www.youtube.com/watc...#playthewind #weatherapplied #nfl

Innovation is alive and well in NFL special teams. Kickoffs are now experiments in physics. Low spin balls. Flatter launch angles. Weather and air density shape every ball in flight. Teams that understand their home stadium atmosphere can gain a real field position edge.

Baseball fly balls don’t travel in a vacuum. Warmer air is less dense, and that means more carry. Our model shows roughly 4 extra feet per 10°F for home run-like balls. New blog is up with the full breakdown. blog.weatherapplied....

MLS playoffs that once stretched into late fall and early winter will now finish in May, reducing both deep-cold games and extreme summer heat exposure. Weather was a factor, but not the main driver. This shift quietly reshapes the environments around MLS’s biggest matches!

Based on the latest forecast, here are the projected winds above Wrigley Field at kickoff. This is at 45 feet (top of the uprights) Field level looks similar, though speeds are a bit lower. Who will #playthewind best?

Michigan vs Northwestern vs Wrigley Winds? Wrigley is one of MLB’s windiest venues, and the forecast calls for 16 mph winds with 25 mph gusts around kickoff. A unique environment both teams will have to navigate. #playthewind sports.yahoo.com/article/mich...

With the MLB MVPs announced tonight, we looked at OUR home run rankings. 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

If you're interested in baseball and not yet following Weather Applied Metrics, @weatherapplied.com, you should. And take a look on their blog post about the effect of the atmosphere on home runs. blog.weatherapplied.com/impact-of-at...

THIS DAY IN HISTORY 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

Two new blogs are live: 🏟️ 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....

Cam Little with a new record.

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.

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!

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

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

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)

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

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.

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 👨‍⚖️

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 #weatherapplied #playthewind www.mlb.com/video/bryan-...

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.... #weatherapplied

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.

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!

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. #playthewind #weatherapplied

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 #weatherapplied #playthewind

❔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... #weatherapplied

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 www.mlb.com/video/shota-...

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?

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.

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. #weatherapplied blog.weatherapplied.com/how-atmosphe...

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

Heading to #Saberseminar25 today. :⁠-⁠) @saberseminar.bsky.social

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.

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?

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 www.mlb.com/video/junior...

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 #weatherapplied

The Cubs 1st baseman Michael Busch talks with John Smoltz about the mindset needed to play with the wild 🌬️ winds at Wrigley! youtu.be/tWyZWcQdfdw?... #playthewind #ChicagoCubs

🚨 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"

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. blog.weatherapplied.com/the-aerodyna... #weatherapplied

In 2023 with Seattle, Suárez led all of MLB with 6 wind-denied homers. During his stint with the D-Backs? Zero. Welcome back! #weatherapplied #playthewind