Stat corner: Ballpark effects

Assistant Sports Editor

May 26, 2018 12:05 PM PT

Ballpark effects, or park factors, are, in its simplest definition, a way to easily tell if a stadium favors hitters or pitchers.

A ballpark that is neutral has a score of 100, a hitter’s park is over 100 and a pitcher’s park is under 100. The numbers are calculated using the last three seasons and can change from season to season.

For years, Dodger Stadium was a heavy pitcher’s park, but after adding more seats and removing a great deal of foul territory, it has become more of a neutral park in recent years.

Now, a look at the teams with the best and worst hitter’s parks:

Best for hitters

Colorado, 115

Arizona, 108

Cleveland, 108

Boston, 107

Texas, 107

Chicago Cubs, 104

New York Yankees, 104

Detroit, 104

Toronto, 103

Milwaukee, 102