This study examined whether the home advantage varies for openair, domed, or retractable-roof baseball stadia, and whether having the roof open or closed affects the home advantage in retractable-roof baseball stadia. Data from Major League Baseball (MLB) games played between 2001 and 2009 were analyzed for whether or not the presence of a home-advantage was dependent on the type of home stadium used. Home advantage was robust for all three types of stadia. A significant effect of stadium type on home advantage was found, with a greater home advantage for teams playing home games in domed stadia relative to openair stadia, replicating a previous study. There was a greater home advantage for teams playing home games in domed stadia relative to retractable-roof stadia. No other differences in the home advantage were found; results are discussed in terms of familiarity with the facility. © Perceptual & Motor Skills 2012.
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Romanowich, P. (2012). Home advantage in retractable-roof baseball stadia. Perceptual and Motor Skills, 115(2), 559–566. https://doi.org/10.2466/06.20.23.PMS.115.5.559-566
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