T-Mobile Park: Inside the Mystique of Seattle’s Pitcher’s Paradise

In a fascinating analysis, MLB.com’s Mike Petriello peels back the layers of T-Mobile Park’s reputation as a pitcher-friendly fortress. While hitters often point to the stadium’s notorious batter’s eye, Petriello reveals a far more complex tapestry of reasons behind Seattle’s offensive struggles—from chilly weather that smothers fly balls to a tailwind that seems tailor-made for high-octane fastballs. These conditions have helped the Mariners’ rotation thrive at home, posting notably lower runs allowed and higher strikeout rates.