Home Field Advantage

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Home Field Advantage There's something special about playing at home. The local fans cheering. And the feeling of familiar surroundings. But how much does a home field advantage help? The Society for American Baseball Research in 2009 collected historical data which showed the home team won about 54% of the time. That's still better than a 50/50 chance. And a win is still a win! Pictured: Ballfield redone by Tahoe's crews with a 26-ft high, Batter's Eye behind center field. The post footings were made with ready-mix concrete and reinforced steel cages. Burgundy slatted wire, which matches the rest of the ballfield fencing, was used for the screening in Dayton (Lyon County.) Home Field Advantage

There’s something special about playing at home. The local fans cheering. And the feeling of familiar surroundings.

But how much does a home field advantage help?

The Society for American Baseball Research in 2009 collected historical data which showed the home team won about 54% of the time. That’s still better than a 50/50 chance. And a win is still a win!

Pictured: Ballfield redone by Tahoe’s crews with a 26-ft high, Batter’s Eye behind center field. The post footings were made with ready-mix concrete and reinforced steel cages. Burgundy slatted wire, which matches the rest of the ballfield fencing, was used for the screening in Dayton (Lyon County.)