Fernando Tatis Jr. – Bat Flips and Nerds

Does the Madden Curse extend to MLB?

February 2, 2021 Russell Eassom Baseball, Sabermetrics

After rumours and blurred images made the rounds of the internet on Sunday night, Monday morning stateside came and we were all given clarity. It was officially released that Fernando Tatís Jr. will be the cover player in 2021 for

The NL MVP Race Is Going To Be Fun

August 25, 2020 Ben Carter Baseball, Opinion

We always knew that the award races in a 60 game season would be wild. Plenty of columns were written in the run up to the season about the statistical possibilities that a 60 game season throws up, from a

Early season MVP candidates

August 12, 2020 GavGavinGavlaar Baseball, Opinion

Assuming that the season plays out and that the trophy for Most Valuable Player is awarded, then here is a quick look at that current favourites. Fernando Tatis Jr. The WAR leader has launched eight homers with 15 runs and

What infield OAA tells us about shortstops?

February 25, 2020 Russell Eassom Analytics, Baseball

As I have stated previously the Infield Outs Above Average (OAA) metrics available on Baseball Savant contains a plethora of information. You can look at individuals and not only see their overall defensive value but you can breakdown the individuals

Rookie Renaissance

August 23, 2019 Russell Eassom Baseball

Right now, wherever you look in the MLB media landscape you will see someone talking about the current crop of rookies. Most, if not all of these articles will be talking about how amazing these guys are and some are

Fantasy fixer: Injured list

March 29, 2019 GavGavinGavlaar Fantasy Baseball, MLB UK

There are already over 120 players on the injured list; many were added just hours before the first pitch of their Opening Day game, making it almost impossible for fantasy baseball players to grab replacements. An important task this weekend

Andy Green and Fernando Tatis Jr. Meet Tom Pringle

February 15, 2019 Thomas Pringle Baseball, Pinch Hitting

I like to think I’m pretty level headed and don’t get star struck. Well, I suppose there was that one time I asked the Commissioner of Major League Baseball — Rob Manfred — a question and then proceeded to black

Bat Flips and Nerds Does Pitchers and Catchers

February 15, 2019 Thomas Pringle Baseball, Pinch Hitting

My day job has many variables that can destroy plans in an instant, so forgive me if I milk this one a little bit but it’s rare the stars align and allow such a day to happen. I will finally