RotoWire Fantasy Baseball Podcast Eight Park Factors You Need to Know
Feb 17, 2026
They unpack eight surprising park factors and how stadium quirks can reshape draft decisions. They challenge common beliefs about Fenway, Yankee Stadium, Oracle Park and Comerica. They highlight parks that boost homers but not runs, pitcher-friendly surprises, and which stadium moves change player value.
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Avoid Early Picks On Post-Surgery Starters
- Avoid drafting high-risk pitchers like Zach Wheeler too early if you expect limited starts after major surgery.
- Jeff Erickson projects Wheeler conservatively (around 20 starts) and prefers safer mid-round arms.
Pick Reliable Workhorses Over Volatile Upside
- Prefer reliable innings and proven ratios over upside-only arms in mid-rounds.
- Jeff Erickson would rather take Drew Rasmussen (career 2.89 ERA, 1.07 WHIP) than volatile picks at similar ADP.
Great American Boosts Power Without Huge Run Inflation
- Great American Ball Park is elite for home runs but only neutral for overall scoring last year.
- Cincinnati hitters gain power boosts while Reds pitchers can still post strong ERAs if they limit hard contact.