Enough proof home field baseball is not

[nyplayer33]

3 games world series...all road teams win

[Waterstpub87]

It is pretty common knowledge that baseball has the lowest home field advantage of any major sport.

[2daBank]

It is pretty common knowledge that baseball has the lowest home field advantage of any major sport.

Actually in playoffs hockey is the least meaningful home field, baseball is second behind nhl. Love taking advantage of these things in playoffs as ppl don’t understand this and there often value on the road teams!!!

[shocka1212]

It is pretty common knowledge that baseball has the lowest home field advantage of any major sport.

[MinnesotaFats]

It used to be a thing but w teams acquiring 4 or more new everyday players year after year, with pitchers not going thru the order more than 2xs, it's not the same

The runs MN had in 87, 88, 91,92, 02-09 they were damn near unbeatable at home. But analytics has really leveled that all out.

You think Jack Morris going 10 innings today? No way. But in '91 he was unhittable at home and his hometown. Those factors don't play into it anymore.

[thetrinity]

yes not that a big a deal but the big advantage they have over hockey is hockey has so many teams the regular season is meaningless

[veriableodds]

MLB Baseball Trends - Season to Date

Straight Up Trends (Won Loss)

Category	Record	Percent
Away Teams	1158-1303	47.05%
Home Teams	1303-1158	52.95%
Favorites	1474-962	60.51%
Dogs	962-1474	39.49%
Away Favorites	540-362	59.87%
Away Dogs	600-934	39.11%
Home Favorites	934-600	60.89%
Home Dogs	362-540	40.13%

Against The Spread Trends (ATS)

Category	Record	Percent
Away Teams	1341-1120	54.49%
Home Teams	1120-1341	45.51%
Favorites	1109-1352	45.06%
Dogs	1352-1109	54.94%
Away Favorites	454-465	49.40%
Away Dogs	887-655	57.52%
Home Favorites	655-887	42.48%
Home Dogs	465-454	50.60%

Over vs. Under Trends

Category	Overs	Percent	Unders	Percent
Extra Inning Games	99	49.25%	102	50.75%
Non-Extra Inning Games	1,064	49.67%	1,078	50.33%

[jjgold]

Home
Field
Never
Mattered
Baseball

[Waterstpub87]

Actually in playoffs hockey is the least meaningful home field, baseball is second behind nhl. Love taking advantage of these things in playoffs as ppl don’t understand this and there often value on the road teams!!!

My hockey knowledge is somewhat light. From what I've seen NFL -> NBA -> MLB, greatest to smallest. I had wash in the first two games here.

[2daBank]

My hockey knowledge is somewhat light. From what I've seen NFL -> NBA -> MLB, greatest to smallest. I had wash in the first two games here.

I believe that correct with hockey being slightly less than mlb. (I’m talking strictly playoffs, although i think it somewhat overrated in general).,

I’m not sure which greater between NBA-NFL? both much stronger than the bottom 2 that for sure!!

[topgame85]

Stadium in MLB huge for capping Totals. Not winners.

[2daBank]

Stadium in MLB huge for capping Totals. Not winners.

There are a few mlb that do hold a better edge at home due to stadium, altitude, etc. especially if those teams are smart enough to build team to their parks strengths. Obviously this a very generalized overall discussion.

[topgame85]

There are a few mlb that do hold a better edge at home due to stadium, altitude, etc. especially if those teams are smart enough to build team to their parks strengths. Obviously this a very generalized overall discussion.

Good point. If they construct their team to take advantage of the stadium's character. It can, in fact be a big advantage. Assuming of course the visiting team is not equally or more suited to your stadium by chance. Many variables and part of what makes MLB so fun to bet.

[2daBank]

Good point. If they construct their team to take advantage of the stadium's character. It can, in fact be a big advantage. Assuming of course the visiting team is not equally or more suited to your stadium by chance. Many variables and part of what makes MLB so fun to bet.

I think a less obvious one ppl wouldn’t think about was the royals super fast outfielders in that big park when they were winning!!

[topgame85]

I think a less obvious one ppl wouldn’t think about was the royals super fast outfielders in that big park when they were winning!!

Nice angle. Never thought of that one myself.

[Big Bear]

It is pretty common knowledge that baseball has the lowest home field advantage of any major sport.

if this were true how do you explain why some teams have such good home records and poor road records?

or are you saying it only doesnt matter in the playoffs?