Can Chicago weather impact home runs at Wrigley Field? Yes, according to data

Chicago is a city of many climates – known for its wind, cold, humidity and snow.

Have you ever wondered how this chaotic weather can impact one of the city's favorite past times? According to AccuWeather meteorologist Geoff Cornish, weather conditions like these can have a significant impact on home runs at Chicago baseball stadiums.

"In baseball, you’re playing the weather," Cornish said. "Hot day in Texas? Thinner air. The ball flies farther. Cold night in San Francisco? Heavy air — you won’t hit fly balls."

So how does Chicago's weather impact the Cubs and the Sox? Here's what we know.

How do air density and elevation carry the ball?

At the center of how weather affects home runs is air density — how tightly packed air molecules are in a given space. That density determines how much resistance, or drag, a baseball encounters as it moves through the air, Cornish said.

Air pressure is the main factor that sets that density. Higher pressure packs more air molecules into the same space, increasing the number of collisions with a baseball and slowing it down faster. Lower pressure means fewer molecules and less resistance, allowing the ball to retain more of its speed over distance.

Even small changes in that resistance can add up over the 350- to 450-foot flight of a ball.

Elevation is where those pressure differences become most obvious.

As altitude increases, atmospheric pressure drops because there is less air above the surface pushing downward. The result is thinner air and lower drag conditions, Cornish said.

Denver’s Coors Field, at about 5,200 feet above sea level, is the clearest example of that effect — and what Cornish calls "a hitters’ paradise." In that environment, baseballs do not gain extra lift; they simply lose velocity more slowly after leaving the bat, which extends their flight.

In comparison, Chicago's Wrigley Field and Rate Field sit at just under 600 feet in elevation, meaning balls soaring through the air experience more drag and loss of velocity.

Does humidity impact how far a ball travels?

Humidity affects baseball flight in ways that often run counter to intuition.

Moist air contains a higher proportion of water vapor, which is lighter than the nitrogen and oxygen that make up most of the atmosphere. When humidity increases, some heavier gas molecules are displaced by these lighter ones, slightly lowering overall air density. With fewer dense air molecules in the path of a moving baseball, aerodynamic drag decreases and the ball can carry marginally farther.

This means balls could potentially experience slightly less drag in a humid city like Chicago, where the average relative humidity ranges between 66-76% throughout the year, according to the Illinois State Climatologist.

But humidity also affects the baseball itself, not just the air around it. Moisture can influence the leather and core, changing how the ball compresses at impact. It can also affect grip and spin, which in turn alters pitch movement and contact quality.

Because it influences both the environment and the ball’s physical behavior, humidity is more variable in its effects than temperature or pressure.

"Generally if it’s humid, the ball will travel more," Cornish said. "But if the ball gets saturated, it’ll deaden the ball a little bit."

They can also become slightly heavier and less lively off the bat — which is one reason some ballparks and leagues use humidor systems to store baseballs under controlled conditions. In fact, The New York Times announced in 2022 that all 30 MLB stadiums would adopt the system to "help provide consistency" among stadiums' ball storage.

These systems regulate temperature and humidity to keep balls closer to a baseline condition, often around 70 degrees and 50% humidity, helping reduce extremes in how the ball performs from game to game.

This means balls would be less impacted by moisture in the air at a stadium like Wrigley, which The New York Times reported was the ninth-most humid MLB stadium, with an average relative humidity of 57.9%.

Does wind help home runs?

It depends on the situation — and the stadium.

Wind is one of the most immediate and visible weather factors affecting how far a baseball travels because it changes the relative air the ball moves through. A wind blowing out toward the outfield reduces the effective airspeed against the ball, lowering drag and adding carry. A wind blowing in does the opposite, increasing resistance and knocking down fly balls that might otherwise leave the park.

“There are some ballparks more conducive to trouble because of wind,” Cornish said.

In Kansas City, for example, wind patterns frequently work against hitters. Even when wind is present, it more often suppresses home runs than boosts them, creating conditions that favor pitchers. Cornish said that effect may have more to do with stadium design and how airflow interacts with the structure than wind alone.

Meanwhile, in Chicago, the wind can swing outcomes on any given day. Even outside of the classic lake breeze setup, shifting wind direction and speed can turn the same contact into a routine fly-out or a home run.

“Wrigley Field is the token field where wind can make or break a deep fly ball,” Cornish said. “There will always be that lake breeze — even on a fair weather day.”

Unlike temperature or air pressure, wind is highly variable at the field level. It can change direction or intensity within short time frames, making it one of the least predictable factors in ball flight.

Because wind operates at both the broader atmospheric scale and the localized stadium level, it is often the factor players and fans notice most — even though, as Cornish notes, “statistically, it more frequently subtracts than adds to the distance hit."

Do baseballs travel farther on hot or cold days?

Temperature affects baseball flight by changing air density — how tightly packed air molecules are in a given space — Cornish said.

As temperatures rise, air molecules gain energy and move faster, which causes them to spread farther apart. That lowers air density and reduces the number of air molecules a baseball collides with as it travels through the air. With less resistance, or drag, the ball maintains more of its speed after contact.

That is why hot-weather games, particularly summer afternoons and nights in places like Texas, tend to produce more carry. The same swing that results in a routine flyout on a cool night can travel several feet farther in warmer air, sometimes enough to clear the wall.

“This is why there are more home runs in the middle of the summer than on the book ends,” Cornish said.

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San Diego Padres first baseman Anthony Rizzo rounds the bases after hitting a home run against the Washington Nationals at Petco Park on June 11, 2011.

Anthony Rizzo of the San Diego Padres stares at the scoreboard after striking out to end the seventh inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field on June 14, 2011, in Denver. Rizzo went 0-4 with three strikeouts as the Rockies defeated the Padres 6-3.

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Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo signs an autograph before the game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Wrigley Field on May 16, 2014.

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Anthony Rizzo of the Chicago Cubs celebrates after defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-0 in Game 6 of the National League Championship Series to advance to the World Series against the Cleveland Indians at Wrigley Field on Oct. 22, 2016, in Chicago.

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Manager Joe Maddon and Chicago Cubs players Dexter Fowler, Kris Bryant, Anthony Rizzo and Ben Zobrist stand during the national anthem prior to Game 1 of the 2016 World Series against the Cleveland Indians at Progressive Field on Oct. 25, 2016 in Cleveland.

Anthony Rizzo of the Chicago Cubs leads off first base as Corey Kluber of the Cleveland Indians pitches in the first inning in Game 4 of the 2016 World Series at Wrigley Field on Oct. 29, 2016, in Chicago.

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Anthony Rizzo of the Chicago Cubs celebrates scoring a run on an RBI single hit by Kyle Schwarber during the third inning in Game 2 of the 2016 World Series against the Cleveland Indians at Progressive Field on Oct. 26, 2016, in Cleveland.

Francisco Lindor of the Cleveland Indians forces out Anthony Rizzo of the Chicago Cubs at second base during the fourth inning in Game 7 of the 2016 World Series at Progressive Field on Nov. 2, 2016, in Cleveland.

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Ben Zobrist of the Chicago Cubs celebrates with teammate Anthony Rizzo after scoring a run against the Cleveland Indians in the first inning on a double by Addison Russell in Game 6 of the 2016 World Series at Progressive Field on Nov. 1, 2016, in Cleveland.

Anthony Rizzo of the Chicago Cubs celebrates after scoring a run in the 10th inning against Miguel Montero and the Cleveland Indians in Game 7 of the 2016 World Series at Progressive Field on Nov. 2, 2016, in Cleveland.

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Anthony Rizzo and the Chicago Cubs celebrate after winning 8-7 against the Cleveland Indians in Game 7 of the 2016 World Series at Progressive Field on Nov. 2, 2016, in Cleveland. The Cubs won their first World Series in 108 years.

Anthony Rizzo and the Chicago Cubs celebrate after winning 8-7 against the Cleveland Indians in Game 7 of the 2016 World Series at Progressive Field on Nov. 2, 2016, in Cleveland. The Cubs won their first World Series in 108 years.

Anthony Rizzo celebrates with his father, John Rizzo, after the Chicago Cubs defeated the Cleveland Indians in Game 7 of the 2016 World Series at Progressive Field on Nov. 2, 2016, in Cleveland. The Cubs won their first World Series in 108 years.

Anthony Rizzo of the Chicago Cubs celebrates during the 2016 World Series victory parade on Nov. 4, 2016, in Chicago. The Cubs won their first World Series championship in 108 years after defeating the Cleveland Indians 8-7 in Game 7.

Anthony Rizzo of the Chicago Cubs speaks to the crowd during the World Series victory celebration in Grant Park on Nov. 4, 2016, in Chicago. The Cubs won their first World Series championship in 108 years after defeating the Cleveland Indians 8-7 in Game 7.

President Barack Obama is given a uniform by World Series champion Chicago Cubs player Anthony Rizzo during a celebration of the team's win in the East Room of the White House on Jan. 16, 2017, in Washington.

Anthony Rizzo of the Chicago Cubs poses during Chicago Cubs Photo Day on Feb. 21, 2017, in Mesa, Arizona.

Anthony Rizzo of the Chicago Cubs poses with a photo of teammate Kris Bryant during Chicago Cubs Photo Day on Feb. 21, 2017, in Mesa, Arizona.

Anthony Rizzo of the Chicago Cubs and Bryce Harper of the Washington Nationals meet in the first inning during Game 4 of the National League Division Series at Wrigley Field on Oct. 11, 2017, in Chicago.

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Anthony Rizzo of the Chicago Cubs poses with his Golden Glove and Platinum Glove next to Jason Heyward and his Golden Glove before the game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Wrigley Field on April 18, 2017, in Chicago.

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Kyle Schwarber of the Chicago Cubs is congratulated at the plate by Anthony Rizzo and Kris Bryant after hitting a three-run home run in the sixth inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field on April 20, 2018, in Denver.

Anthony Rizzo of the Chicago Cubs rounds the bases after hitting a home run against the St. Louis Cardinals in the seventh inning at Busch Stadium on May 5, 2018, in St. Louis, Missouri.

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Anthony Rizzo of the Chicago Cubs gets a hug from Albert Almora Jr. in the dugout after his grand slam during the third inning of a game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field on Sept. 13, 2019, in Chicago.

Anthony Rizzo of the Chicago Cubs is helped off the field by Jason Heyward and trainer PJ Mainville after being injured against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the third inning at Wrigley Field on Sept. 15, 2019, in Chicago.

Aaron Judge, Dennis Rodman and Anthony Rizzo attend Michael Rubin's Fanatics Super Bowl party at Loews Miami Beach Hotel on Feb. 1, 2020, in Miami Beach, Florida.

Anthony Rizzo of the Chicago Cubs celebrates his home run during the sixth inning of a game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Wrigley Field on June 11, 2021, in Chicago.

Anthony Rizzo chest-bumps teammate Joc Pederson of the Chicago Cubs after hitting a solo home run during the seventh inning against the New York Mets at Citi Field on June 14, 2021, in New York.

Anthony Rizzo of the Chicago Cubs celebrates after hitting a solo home run off of Madison Bumgarner of the Arizona Diamondbacks during the fourth inning at Chase Field on July 16, 2021, in Phoenix.

Anthony Rizzo of the New York Yankees during batting practice before the start of the game against the Miami Marlins at LoanDepot park on July 30, 2021 in Miami. The Yankees acquired Rizzo in a trade on July 29, 2021.

Anthony Rizzo and Aroldis Chapman of the New York Yankees look on during the ninth inning against the Boston Red Sox at Yankee Stadium on Aug. 18, 2021, in New York.

Anthony Rizzo of the New York Yankees runs on the field during the seventh inning against the New York Mets at Citi Field on Sept. 11, 2021, in New York.

Anthony Rizzo of the New York Yankees runs to the dugout during the fourth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Yankee Stadium on Aug. 4, 2021, in New York.

Anthony Rizzo of the New York Yankees reacts after sliding into home on an error to tie the game during the eighth inning against the Detroit Tigers at Yankee Stadium on June 5, 2022, in New York.

Aaron Judge and Anthony Rizzo of the New York Yankees talk in the dugout during the first inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Yankee Stadium on April 24, 2022, in New York.

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Anthony Rizzo of the New York Yankees tips his cap after a tribute video was played on the video board prior to a game against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on Sept. 6, 2024, in Chicago.

Anthony Rizzo of the New York Yankees soaks up the adoration of the fans following a video tribute prior to a game against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on Sept. 6, 2024, in Chicago.

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Anthony Rizzo of the New York Yankees celebrates with teammates after beating the Cleveland Guardians 5-2 in 10 innings to win Game 5 of the American League Championship Series at Progressive Field on Oct. 19, 2024, in Cleveland.

Anthony Rizzo and Juan Soto of the New York Yankees celebrate as the Yankees win Game 1 of the American League Championship Series against the Cleveland Guardians at Yankee Stadium on Oct. 14, 2024, in New York.

New York Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo talks with pitcher Gerrit Cole after Cole didn’t cover first base allowing a base hit during the fifth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 5 of the 2024 World Series at Yankee Stadium on Oct. 30, 2024.

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San Diego Padres first baseman Anthony Rizzo prior to the game against the Washington Nationals at Petco Park on June 10, 2011.

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San Diego Padres first baseman Anthony Rizzo prior to the game against the Washington Nationals at Petco Park on June 10, 2011.

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San Diego Padres first baseman Anthony Rizzo rounds the bases after hitting a home run against the Washington Nationals at Petco Park on June 11, 2011.

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Anthony Rizzo of the San Diego Padres stares at the scoreboard after striking out to end the seventh inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field on June 14, 2011, in Denver. Rizzo went 0-4 with three strikeouts as the Rockies defeated the Padres 6-3.

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San Diego Padres first baseman Anthony Rizzo catches a foul ball for the final out during the ninth inning against the San Francisco Giants at Petco Park on July 17, 2011.

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Anthony Rizzo of the Chicago Cubs poses during spring training photo day on Feb. 27, 2012, in Mesa, Arizona. The Cubs acquired Rizzo from the San Diego Padres in a trade on Jan. 6, 2012.

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Chicago Cubs rookie first baseman Anthony Rizzo leaves the field after batting practice before the game against the New York Mets at Wrigley Field on June 26, 2012.

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Chicago Cubs manager Dale Sveum hands the ball to relief pitcher Scott Maine as they stand on the mound with Luis Valbuena and Anthony Rizzo after Sveum took out starter Randy Wells during the fourth inning against the New York Mets at Wrigley Field on June 26, 2012.

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Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo talks with second baseman Darwin Barney during a pitching change during the eighth inning against the Colorado Rockies at Wrigley Field on Aug. 24, 2012.

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Chicago Cubs left fielder Alfonso Soriano and Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo celebrate at home plate after Soriano hit a two-run home run against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the eighth inning at PNC Park on Sept. 9, 2012.

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Anthony Rizzo of the Chicago Cubs and teammate Alfonso Soriano celebrate after Soriano hit a game-winning RBI single scoring Starlin Castro during the ninth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Wrigley Field on Aug. 30, 2012, in Chicago.

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Anthony Rizzo of the Chicago Cubs slides safely into home plate as Yadier Molina of the St. Louis Cardinals drops the ball at Wrigley Field on July 27, 2012, in Chicago.

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Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo hits a walk-off two-run home run in the 10th inning to defeat the St. Louis Cardinals at Wrigley Field on July 29, 2012.

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Team Italy infielder Anthony Rizzo plays against Team USA during the World Baseball Classic at Chase Field on March 9, 2013. USA defeated Italy 6-2.

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Anthony Rizzo and Matt Garza attack Chicago Cubs teammate Dioner Navarro with water and shaving cream after the game against the Chicago White Sox at Wrigley Field on May 29, 2013. Navarro hit three home runs in the game as the Cubs defeated the White Sox 9-3.

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From left to right: Alberto Gonzalez, Alfonso Soriano, Anthony Rizzo and bullpen coach Lester Strode of the Chicago Cubs — each wearing No. 42 to commemorate Jackie Robinson Day — head to the batting cage before playing Texas Rangers at Wrigley Field on April 16, 2013.

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Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo reacts after striking out in the ninth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on Aug. 27, 2013.

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Anthony Rizzo of the Chicago Cubs falls as he catches a ball hit by Ryan Zimmerman of the Washington Nationals in the seventh inning during a game at Nationals Park on May 11, 2013, in Washington.

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Anthony Rizzo is mobbed by his teammates after scoring the winning run against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the eleventh inning on July 7, 2013. The Chicago Cubs defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-3 in 11 innings.

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Anthony Rizzo of the Chicago Cubs bats against the Milwaukee Brewers during the Opening Day game at Wrigley Field on April 8, 2013, in Chicago. The Brewers defeated the Cubs 7-4.

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Anthony Rizzo of the Chicago Cubs reacts to a play during the game against the Atlanta Braves at Turner Field on April 7, 2013, in Atlanta.

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Anthony Rizzo of the Chicago Cubs makes a catch on Yadier Molina of the St. Louis Cardinals during the fifth inning on August 18, 2013, at Wrigley Field in Chicago.

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Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo and relief pitcher Pedro Strop celebrate after defeating the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park on April 3, 2014. The Cubs won 3-2.

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Anthony Rizzo of the Chicago Cubs signs autographs before a game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field on July 5, 2013, in Chicago. The Pirates defeated the Cubs 6-2.

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Chicago Cubs manager Rick Renteria restrains first baseman Anthony Rizzo after Rizzo was ejected by home plate umpire Jerry Meals in the fourth inning during the game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Miller Park on June 1, 2014.

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Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo leaps for a throw from the outfield with Washington Nationals left fielder Ryan Zimmerman safe at first base during the eighth inning at Wrigley Field on June 28, 2014.

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General view of the in-store shopping event hosted by Anthony Rizzo to benefit the Anthony Rizzo Family Foundation at David Yurman on Friday May 2, 2014, in Chicago.

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Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo signs an autograph before the game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Wrigley Field on May 16, 2014.

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Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo hits a walk-off two run homer against the Miami Marlins at Wrigley Field on June 6, 2014. The Chicago Cubs defeated the Miami Marlins 5-3 in 13 innings.

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Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run against the Milwaukee Brewers in the sixth inning at Wrigley Field on Aug. 12, 2014.

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Anthony Rizzo: Chicago Cubs 2016 World Series champion, New York Yankees first baseman

Anthony Rizzoof the Chicago Cubs is greeted by teammates after hitting a walk-off, two-run home run in the 13th inning to beat the Miami Marlins at Wrigley Field on June 6, 2014 in Chicago.

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American League infielder Derek Jeter of the New York Yankees hugs National League infielder Anthony Rizzo of the Chicago Cubs on July 14, 2014, the day before the 2014 MLB All Star Game at Target Field.

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Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo receives a celebratory kick from catcher John Baker after driving in the winning run against the Tampa Bay Rays during the 12th inning at Wrigley Field on Aug. 10, 2014.

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National League All-Stars look on from the dugout during the 85th MLB All-Star Game at Target Field on July 15, 2014, in Minneapolis.

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National League All-Star Anthony Rizzo of the Chicago Cubs high-fives American League All-Star Josh Donaldson of the Toronto Blue Jays during the Gillette Home Run Derby at the Great American Ball Park on July 13, 2015, in Cincinnati.

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Jake Arrieta of the Chicago Cubs celebrates with Anthony Rizzo of the Chicago Cubs after defeating the Pittsburgh Pirates to win the National League Wild Card game at PNC Park on Oct. 7, 2015, in Pittsburgh.

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Anthony Rizzo of the Chicago Cubs celebrates defeating the St. Louis Cardinals, 6-4, in Game 4 of the National League Division Series at Wrigley Field on October 13, 2015, in Chicago.

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Kris Bryant of the Chicago Cubs and Anthony Rizzo celebrate their 4-2 win against the Dodgers on June 22, 2015, at Wrigley Field in Chicago.

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Members of the National League All-Star team look on prior to the 86th MLB All-Star Game at the Great American Ball Park on July 14, 2015, in Cincinnati.

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Kris Bryant of the Chicago Cubs gets a Gatorade shower from teammate Anthony Rizzo after he hit a game-winning, two-run home run in the bottom of the 9th inning against the Colorado Rockies at Wrigley Field on July 27, 2015, in Chicago.

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Anthony Rizzo of the Chicago Cubs takes a selfie as the Cubs pose for a team photo as they wear pajamas as part of a theme trip as they prepare to leave town after the game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on Aug. 30, 2015, in Los Angeles.

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Anthony Rizzo of the Chicago Cubs and Kris Bryant celebrate in the locker room after defeating the Pittsburgh Pirates in the National League Wild Card game at PNC Park on Oct. 7, 2015, in Pittsburgh.

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Anthony Rizzo of the Chicago Cubs celebrates in the dugout after hitting a solo home run in the fifth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals during Game 3 of the National League Division Series at Wrigley Field on October 12, 2015, in Chicago.

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Anthony Rizzo of the Chicago Cubs celebrates with Jason Heyward after Rizzo hit a three-run home run against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the ninth inning at Chase Field on April 7, 2016, in Phoenix. The Cubs defeated the Diamondbacks 14-6.

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Anthony Rizzo of the Chicago Cubs talks with manager Joe Maddon after hitting his second home run of the game against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on April 24, 2016, in Cincinnati. The Cubs defeated the Reds 9-0.

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Javier Baez of the Chicago Cubs is doused with water by Anthony Rizzo after hitting a game-winning, walk-off home run against the Washington Nationals at Wrigley Field on May 8, 2016, in Chicago. The Cubs defeated the Nationals 4-3 in 13 innings.

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Chicago Cubs National League All-Stars Ben Zobrist, Addison Russell, Dexter Fowler, Kris Bryant, Jake Arrieta, Jon Lester and Anthony Rizzo pose for a photo with their All-Star jerseys before the game against the Atlanta Braves on July 7, 2016, at Wrigley Field.

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Anthony Rizzo of the Chicago Cubs makes a catch for an out against the Milwaukee Brewers while standing on the wall during the fifth inning in Game 2 of a double header at Wrigley Field on Aug. 16, 2016 in Chicago.

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Anthony Rizzo of the Chicago Cubs celebrates with teammates following a victory over the Milwaukee Brewers at Wrigley Field on Sept. 16, 2016, in Chicago. The Cubs clinched the NL Central division with the win.

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From left to right:Addison Russell, Kris Bryant, Anthony Rizzo and Javier Baez of the Chicago Cubs looks on as Aroldis Chapman (not pictured) warms up in the eighth inning against the San Francisco Giants during Game 3 of the National League Division Series at AT&T Park on Oct. 10, 2016, in San Francisco.

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Anthony Rizzo of the Chicago Cubs celebrates after hitting a double in the first inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers during Game 6 of the National League Championship Series at Wrigley Field on Oct. 22, 2016, in Chicago.

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Anthony Rizzo of the Chicago Cubs reacts as he runs the bases after hitting a solo home run in the fifth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers during Game 6 of the National League Championship Series at Wrigley Field on Oct. 22, 2016, in Chicago.

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Anthony Rizzo: Chicago Cubs 2016 World Series champion, New York Yankees first baseman

Anthony Rizzo of the Chicago Cubs celebrates after defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-0 in Game 6 of the National League Championship Series to advance to the World Series against the Cleveland Indians at Wrigley Field on Oct. 22, 2016, in Chicago.

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Anthony Rizzo: Chicago Cubs 2016 World Series champion, New York Yankees first baseman

Anthony Rizzo of the Chicago Cubs celebrates after defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-0 in Game 6 of the National League Championship Series to advance to the World Series against the Cleveland Indians at Wrigley Field on Oct. 22, 2016, in Chicago.

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Anthony Rizzo of the Chicago Cubs is interviewed during Media Day for the 2016 World Series at Progressive Field on Oct. 24, 2016, in Cleveland.

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Manager Joe Maddon and Chicago Cubs players Dexter Fowler, Kris Bryant, Anthony Rizzo and Ben Zobrist stand during the national anthem prior to Game 1 of the 2016 World Series against the Cleveland Indians at Progressive Field on Oct. 25, 2016 in Cleveland.

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Anthony Rizzo of the Chicago Cubs leads off first base as Corey Kluber of the Cleveland Indians pitches in the first inning in Game 4 of the 2016 World Series at Wrigley Field on Oct. 29, 2016, in Chicago.

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Carlos Santana of the Cleveland Indians dives back into first base to avoid a tag attempt by Anthony Rizzo of the Chicago Cubs in the sixth inning in Game 4 of the 2016 World Series at Wrigley Field on Oct. 29, 2016, in Chicago.

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Anthony Rizzo of the Chicago Cubs celebrates scoring a run on an RBI single hit by Kyle Schwarber during the third inning in Game 2 of the 2016 World Series against the Cleveland Indians at Progressive Field on Oct. 26, 2016, in Cleveland.

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Francisco Lindor of the Cleveland Indians forces out Anthony Rizzo of the Chicago Cubs at second base during the fourth inning in Game 7 of the 2016 World Series at Progressive Field on Nov. 2, 2016, in Cleveland.

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Anthony Rizzo of the Chicago Cubs reacts next to Cleveland Indians shortstop Francisco Lindor after hitting an RBI single to score Kris Bryant during the fifth inning in Game 7 of the 2016 World Series at Progressive Field on Nov. 2, 2016, in Cleveland.

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Ben Zobrist of the Chicago Cubs celebrates with teammate Anthony Rizzo after scoring a run against the Cleveland Indians in the first inning on a double by Addison Russell in Game 6 of the 2016 World Series at Progressive Field on Nov. 1, 2016, in Cleveland.

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Anthony Rizzo of the Chicago Cubs celebrates after scoring a run in the 10th inning against Miguel Montero and the Cleveland Indians in Game 7 of the 2016 World Series at Progressive Field on Nov. 2, 2016, in Cleveland.

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Anthony Rizzo: Chicago Cubs 2016 World Series champion, New York Yankees first baseman

Anthony Rizzo and the Chicago Cubs celebrate after winning 8-7 against the Cleveland Indians in Game 7 of the 2016 World Series at Progressive Field on Nov. 2, 2016, in Cleveland. The Cubs won their first World Series in 108 years.

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Anthony Rizzo: Chicago Cubs 2016 World Series champion, New York Yankees first baseman

Anthony Rizzo and the Chicago Cubs celebrate after winning 8-7 against the Cleveland Indians in Game 7 of the 2016 World Series at Progressive Field on Nov. 2, 2016, in Cleveland. The Cubs won their first World Series in 108 years.

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Anthony Rizzo: Chicago Cubs 2016 World Series champion, New York Yankees first baseman

Anthony Rizzo and the Chicago Cubs celebrate after winning 8-7 against the Cleveland Indians in Game 7 of the 2016 World Series at Progressive Field on Nov. 2, 2016, in Cleveland. The Cubs won their first World Series in 108 years.

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Anthony Rizzo: Chicago Cubs 2016 World Series champion, New York Yankees first baseman

Anthony Rizzo celebrates with his father, John Rizzo, after the Chicago Cubs defeated the Cleveland Indians in Game 7 of the 2016 World Series at Progressive Field on Nov. 2, 2016, in Cleveland. The Cubs won their first World Series in 108 years.

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Anthony Rizzo of the Chicago Cubs celebrates during the 2016 World Series victory parade on Nov. 4, 2016, in Chicago. The Cubs won their first World Series championship in 108 years after defeating the Cleveland Indians 8-7 in Game 7.

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Anthony Rizzo of the Chicago Cubs speaks to the crowd during the World Series victory celebration in Grant Park on Nov. 4, 2016, in Chicago. The Cubs won their first World Series championship in 108 years after defeating the Cleveland Indians 8-7 in Game 7.

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President Barack Obama is given a uniform by World Series champion Chicago Cubs player Anthony Rizzo during a celebration of the team's win in the East Room of the White House on Jan. 16, 2017, in Washington.

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Anthony Rizzo of the Chicago Cubs poses during Chicago Cubs Photo Day on Feb. 21, 2017, in Mesa, Arizona.

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Anthony Rizzo of the Chicago Cubs poses with a photo of teammate Kris Bryant during Chicago Cubs Photo Day on Feb. 21, 2017, in Mesa, Arizona.

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Anthony Rizzo of the Chicago Cubs and Bryce Harper of the Washington Nationals meet in the first inning during Game 4 of the National League Division Series at Wrigley Field on Oct. 11, 2017, in Chicago.

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Chairman and owner Tom Ricketts of the Chicago Cubs hugs Anthony Rizzo during a World Series championship ring ceremony before a game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Wrigley Field on April 12, 2017, in Chicago.

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Anthony Rizzo of the Chicago Cubs poses with his Golden Glove and Platinum Glove next to Jason Heyward and his Golden Glove before the game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Wrigley Field on April 18, 2017, in Chicago.

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Anthony Rizzo of the Chicago Cubs celebrates after winning the National League Central title against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium on Sept. 27, 2017, in St. Louis, Missouri.

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Anthony Rizzo of the Chicago Cubs wears a MSDStrong shirt during warmups on March 29, 2018, in honor of the victims killed in the Parkland, Florida, shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. Rizzo graduated from Stoneman Douglas High School in 2007.

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Kyle Schwarber of the Chicago Cubs is congratulated at the plate by Anthony Rizzo and Kris Bryant after hitting a three-run home run in the sixth inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field on April 20, 2018, in Denver.

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Anthony Rizzo of the Chicago Cubs rounds the bases after hitting a home run against the St. Louis Cardinals in the seventh inning at Busch Stadium on May 5, 2018, in St. Louis, Missouri.

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Anthony Rizzo of the Chicago Cubs confronts pitcher Amir Garrett of the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on May 19, 2018. Benches cleared after Javier Baez of the Chicago Cubs struck out to end the inning and got into a shouting match with Garrett.

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Anthony Rizzo of the Chicago Cubs gets a hug from Albert Almora Jr. in the dugout after his grand slam during the third inning of a game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field on Sept. 13, 2019, in Chicago.

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Anthony Rizzo of the Chicago Cubs is helped off the field by Jason Heyward and trainer PJ Mainville after being injured against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the third inning at Wrigley Field on Sept. 15, 2019, in Chicago.

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Aaron Judge, Dennis Rodman and Anthony Rizzo attend Michael Rubin's Fanatics Super Bowl party at Loews Miami Beach Hotel on Feb. 1, 2020, in Miami Beach, Florida.

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Anthony Rizzo of the Chicago Cubs celebrates his home run during the sixth inning of a game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Wrigley Field on June 11, 2021, in Chicago.

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Anthony Rizzo chest-bumps teammate Joc Pederson of the Chicago Cubs after hitting a solo home run during the seventh inning against the New York Mets at Citi Field on June 14, 2021, in New York.

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Anthony Rizzo of the Chicago Cubs celebrates after hitting a solo home run off of Madison Bumgarner of the Arizona Diamondbacks during the fourth inning at Chase Field on July 16, 2021, in Phoenix.

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Anthony Rizzo of the New York Yankees during batting practice before the start of the game against the Miami Marlins at LoanDepot park on July 30, 2021 in Miami. The Yankees acquired Rizzo in a trade on July 29, 2021.

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Anthony Rizzo and Aroldis Chapman of the New York Yankees look on during the ninth inning against the Boston Red Sox at Yankee Stadium on Aug. 18, 2021, in New York.

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Anthony Rizzo of the New York Yankees runs on the field during the seventh inning against the New York Mets at Citi Field on Sept. 11, 2021, in New York.

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Anthony Rizzo of the New York Yankees runs to the dugout during the fourth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Yankee Stadium on Aug. 4, 2021, in New York.

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Anthony Rizzo of the New York Yankees reacts after sliding into home on an error to tie the game during the eighth inning against the Detroit Tigers at Yankee Stadium on June 5, 2022, in New York.

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Aaron Judge and Anthony Rizzo of the New York Yankees talk in the dugout during the first inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Yankee Stadium on April 24, 2022, in New York.

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Manager Aaron Boone holds back Anthony Rizzo of the New York Yankees as he reacts to a call by umpire DJ Reyburn during the third inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Yankee Stadium on Aug. 15, 2022, in New York.

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Anthony Rizzo, Aaron Judge, Giancarlo Stanton and Nestor Cortes of the New York Yankees pose for a photo in the clubhouse after defeating the Cleveland Guardians in Game 5 of the American League Division Series at Yankee Stadium on Oct. 18, 2022, in New York.

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