Baseball has always been a game of subtle strategy. A chess match between the pitcher, batter, and fielders. However, recent rule changes have taken much of that nuance away, trading thoughtful moves ...
The new world, which includes Statcast radar data, provides many avenues to test theories and make related projections on player performance that are more well-reasoned (and hopefully more accurate) ...
And, oh, does Simpson ever know speed. Simpson, called up to the major leagues with the Tampa Bay Rays last week, may be the fastest man in the game. He has two stolen bases in six games. He has ...
On the highway, speed kills. In baseball, speed brings life. The Nationals got a glimpse of that before Trea Turner went on the disabled list with a strained hamstring. Turner's expected to return ...
Bat speed is just one part of what makes a hitter who they are, but it’s a key profile component. Most results-oriented stats are still quite noisy at this point in the season, but changes in bat ...