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Statcast Data Manipulation in R
In today's post Sam Bornstein breaks down the basics of getting started analyzing baseball data with R. If you're an aspiring baseball analyst, this post is a MUST READ! He...
Statcast Data Manipulation in R
In today's post Sam Bornstein breaks down the basics of getting started analyzing baseball data with R. If you're an aspiring baseball analyst, this post is a MUST READ! He...

"Did That Cut?" An Intro to Cutters
In today's post Adam Schuck covers the basics surrounding what makes a good Cutter. In doing so, he will have to dive into the legitimacy of a phrase used too...
"Did That Cut?" An Intro to Cutters
In today's post Adam Schuck covers the basics surrounding what makes a good Cutter. In doing so, he will have to dive into the legitimacy of a phrase used too...

Every Pitch Design Metric Explained
In today's article, I layout the foundational pieces of information you need to understand in order to get started in pitch design. We will be covering what these metrics mean,...
Every Pitch Design Metric Explained
In today's article, I layout the foundational pieces of information you need to understand in order to get started in pitch design. We will be covering what these metrics mean,...

What I Think I Know About Weighted Balls
In this week's post Demetre Kokoris dives into the practical applications of the use of weighted balls. What is the proper way to implement this type of training, what are...
What I Think I Know About Weighted Balls
In this week's post Demetre Kokoris dives into the practical applications of the use of weighted balls. What is the proper way to implement this type of training, what are...

Getting Started In Baseball Analytics
In today's post Sam Bornstein gives his best advice to those looking to get into baseball analytics. What language should you learn, how should you get started and a whole...
Getting Started In Baseball Analytics
In today's post Sam Bornstein gives his best advice to those looking to get into baseball analytics. What language should you learn, how should you get started and a whole...

What in the World is a Gyroball
In today's post contributor Adam Schuck covers the what, the why and the how around a particularly hard to understand pitch - the gyro spin slider through the lens of...
What in the World is a Gyroball
In today's post contributor Adam Schuck covers the what, the why and the how around a particularly hard to understand pitch - the gyro spin slider through the lens of...