Why It's Likely The Altitude Helped Hitters At The Home Run Derby In Denver

By Conor McCue, CBS Denver:

DENVER (CBS4) – The conditions in Denver for the 2021 MLB Home Run Derby were prime for record-breaking performances on Monday.

Since the days of the Blake Street Bombers, Coors Field has been known by fans and players alike as one of the best hitter’s ballparks. Dr. Peter Hamlington, an associate professor at the University of Colorado Boulder and an expert in fluid dynamics, said the science proves Denver is a hitter’s paradise.

“Coors Field should definitely be considered a hitting park,” Hamlington said.

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