Which MLB Ballpark is Hardest to Hit Home Runs?

In this general view, the St. Louis Cardinals play the Washington Nationals in a baseball game at Busch Stadium Wednesday, April 14, 2021, in St. Louis.
AP Photo/Jeff Roberson

Busch Stadium, home of the St. Louis Cardinals, has been the worst MLB ballpark for home runs.

Baseball Savant’s Home Run Park Factor helps quantify which MLB ballparks are most difficult for home runs. The Cardinals have a Home Run Park Factor of 76 between 2024 and 2026, meaning the park is 24% less homer-friendly than the league average.

When assessing MLB odds during the regular season, remember how different each ballpark is in the majors.

Ranking the Worst MLB Ballparks for Home Runs

MLB BallparkTeamHR Park Factor
Busch StadiumCardinals76
Oracle ParkGiants79
PNC ParkPirates83
Fenway ParkRed Sox87
loanDepot ParkMarlins87
Kauffman StadiumRoyals89
Chase FieldDiamondbacks93
Progressive FieldGuardians93
Globe Life FieldRangers93
Target FieldTwins94

Worst MLB Ballpark for Left-Handed Home Runs

The Cardinals’ Busch Stadium is the worst MLB stadium for left-handed hitters to hit a home run. According to Baseball Savant, the venue has a Home Run Park Factor of 73 for lefties over the past three seasons.

Worst MLB Ballpark for Right-Handed Home Runs

The Pittsburgh Pirates’ PNC Park is the worst MLB stadium for right-handed hitters to hit a home run. Their park has a Home Run Park factor of 70 for righties over the last three years.

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Shane Thurston is a Web Content Writer for BetMGM, covering MLB and NBA. After graduating from the University of Kansas, his previous stops include MLB.com, Lawrence Journal-World, Manhattan Mercury, Bet Chicago Sports, WynnBET, and Sportsbook Review.

Shane Thurston is a Web Content Writer for BetMGM, covering MLB and NBA. After graduating from the University of Kansas, his previous stops include MLB.com, Lawrence Journal-World, Manhattan Mercury, Bet Chicago Sports, WynnBET, and Sportsbook Review.