The correlation is more for ground balls versus fly balls, as opposed to a direct correlation to home runs. But, as Mike said, ground balls typically don't fly over the wall. Two many other variables factor into home runs (pitcher's splits and pitches, hitter's power, park factors, etc.).
If you build your pitching staff to have primarily ground ball pitchers, you want to have a strong defensive infield with good range up the middle to take advantage of that.
If you have a fly ball staff, then a strong infield defense is less of an asset. You'll want outfielders with good range. And homefully play in a home park that suppresses home runs.
2/28/2017 3:33 PM (edited)