In 1996, as the Blake Street Bombers emerged as one of the most feared offensive forces in baseball, the Rockies mashed 149 home runs at Coors Field. That number has stood as the most ever at home in a single season in major league history.
The Bombers’ power, paired with the mile-high elevation, made for a distinct home-field advantage in LoDo, where opposing pitchers often looked for ways to avoid a start.
But this year, amid a historic home run onslaught throughout baseball, the Rockies aren’t joining the fun. And, perhaps not coincidentally, their home-field edge is gone.