Omaha native and nine-year MLB veteran Darin Ruf joins meteorologist Brigit Mahoney and HD1’s Kristyna Engdahl to explore how weather influences baseball—from strategy and player performance to stadium dynamics. Now an assistant coach at the University of Nebraska - Omaha, Ruf shares insights drawn from his professional career with the Philadelphia Phillies, San Francisco Giants, New York Mets, Milwaukee Brewers, and South Korea’s Samsung Lions.



Darin explores:

· Adjusting gameplay strategies in response to changing weather conditions

· Memorable games where weather played a pivotal role

· Myths and facts about weather effects. Do hotter days lead to more home runs?

· How stadium orientation and wind patterns at Charles Schwab Field affect play



Whether you're a baseball fan or curious how weather plays into the game, this episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at how it all comes together.

 

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