Every pitch comes home. Every hitter must step into the batter s box that surrounds home plate. Every hit begins at home. The team that wins is the one who safely crosses home more than their opponent. House believes players physical, mental, nutritional, mechanical and psychological condition are affected.
Players have a more set routine at home.
During away games, all of these areas are adversely affected. Without families to go home to, players may also stay out later and get less rest. Wright also feels the umpires favor the home team. The umps certainly get more applause and less grief if they favor the home team. Wright even suggests the league offices encourage this because it s good for attendance.