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Before this alteration, Camden Yards was ranked among the most hitter-friendly parks in MLB, especially for right-handed hitters, who could easily exploit the short left-field dimensions. The stats were telling: the park had a home run park factor that was second only to Great American Ballpark in Cincinnati. From 2019 to 2021, the Orioles’ home run totals were heavily weighted towards visiting right-handed hitters, exploiting the dimensions to their advantage while contributing to the Orioles’ struggles.