The Curious Case of Gerrit Cole
Looking into Gerrit Cole's paltry strikeout rate, in comparison with Shelby Miller's equally fastball-heavy approach.
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SaberSphere 6/18: Clutch Bullpens, The Padres....
Let's ride the SaberSphere train to learn more about clutch bullpens, the San Diego Padres recent success, and how to approach the analytics and old school debate from a different angle.
BtBS Podcast #65: Doubles & Doubleheaders
The guys discuss Zach Wheeler, Wil Myers, Manny Machado and early All Star choices.
Homey Bailey & The Top 20 in 365
Let's look at the top performers over the last calendar year, it seems to be the hip way to analyze player performance. Which names might surprise you and which won't?
BtBS Podcast #64: The Joy(ce)
The guys discuss a pair of surprisingly strong AL outfielders, some under-appreciated starters and more.
Solving the Phil Hughes enigma
How a tiny mechanical glitch turns Phil Hughes from a front-line starter into a home run machine.
Is Munenori Kawasaki Ruining Baseball?
This #WriteInKawasaki campaign is unholy.
International Draft: An Interview with Ben Badler
MLB recently decided not to have an international draft, which could have a big impact on the flow of talent into the major leagues. I talk with Baseball America's Ben Badler about what this impact could be.
SaberSphere 6/11: Hitting, Beachy, & Sarris
Let's talk MLB draft post-game, the Braves overstocked rotation, and how many stars 21 or younger may have been brought to the majors a bit too early.
BtBS Podcast #63: Introducing Beergraphs
Eno Sarris makes a guest appearance to discuss the new Beergraphs site, beer analytics and the cross-over between beer and baseball.
Prospects Debuting too Early?
Looking at which players debuted prior to their age 21 season with disastrous consequences.
Comparing the Best & the Worst, What's Changed?
What have the best and the worst hitters from the 2012 first half done since then? How about the so far in 2013?
MLB Draft, Predictions, Projections, & Confidence
We love to predict the future pf players recently drafted, but with how much confidence, subjectivity, and personal interest do we make those forecasts. Moreover, do we need more patience when it comes to the expectations we place on recent draftees?
Matt Carpenter and Divergent Skills
Examining how Matt Carpenter became one of the game's best leadoff hitters.
Investigating the "Lefty Strike"
The strike zone is called differently depending on the handedness of the hitter in the box. We examine the area furthest off the plate called regularly for strikes to see how left-handed hitters fare beyond the outside edge of the plate.
MLB Draft: The Hitchhiker's Guide
As the draft approaches, it's important to know where the value is to be had. This post will help guide through some of the theory behind the draft and the results that have been seen.
Revisiting Dom Brown, Considering Brandon Belt
Should Brandon Belt take a page out of Dom Brown's book to aggressive hitting?
BtBS Podcast #62: Elite Tools
The guys discuss Domonic Brown, firing managers, Yasiel Puig and more.
Rain Rain Go Away
Retractable roofs allow teams to never have issues with weather possibly delaying or postponing a game. With the recent realignment, this issue has become paramount. How do we proceed from here?
BtBS Podcast #61: Extras
The guys discuss valuable bench players, insane WAR seasons and Japanese hot dogs.
Chris Davis' Absurd Season
If Chris Davis continues on this pace, his 2013 performance will rank among the best offensive seasons of all time.
Kelly Johnson's Revival
Evaluating Jonah Keri's view on how the Rays are using Kelly Johnson.
Greatest Discrepancies in Career Fielding
Looking at the careers where UZR, DRS, and FRAA disagree the most.
SaberSphere: 05/28
Tuesday is here and the SaberSphere accompanies it. Today's look around the league follows Memorial Day making it more of a light jog around the SaberSphere and less of an all out sprint.
BtBS Podcast #60: Building A Wall
A special guest co-host helps Blake break down three of the best hitters in baseball.
Match-Up of the Night: Indians @ Red Sox
Cleveland Indians manager Terry Francona had a triumphant return to Boston yesterday as the Indians beat the Red Sox 12-3. This has the makings to be a great match-up and that's why it's the one I feel deserves the title of Match-Up of the Night.
