What's the best weather to hit a home run?
(TNWD) — Major League Baseball scientist Clay Nunnally is sharing how the new use of wind modeling in ballparks is changing the game and debunking old homerun conspiracy theories. And TV sports reporter Morgan Adsit knows how precise wind forecasts in ballparks is going to change sports betting.
If you've ever been to Fenway Park, you've seen the red seat in right field. The claim is that back in 1946 Ted Williams hit a 502 ft. homerun that hit a fan in the head that was seated there.
The claim of distance has been questioned over the years - mainly by other players. But with new wind modeling in MLB parks, scientists believe that home run not only went that far, but may have actually gone farther. If you want to hear how that's possible, check out the latest 'Off The Radar' podcast in the player above.
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