Last season saw home run frequency increase by 40% compared to the infield shift re-birth season of 2014. While the rise of the offence was partly down to teams addressing how to play against the defensive shift, it also led to claims that the ball used in MLB was “juiced” - Ben Lindbergh has written at length about this debate. It might seem obvious to say, but when (the time of day) and where (the stadium) a game is played should also be considered when betting on baseball.