Do Fast Players Get More Hits On Balls In Play?
by Peter Bendix
on Jun 25, 2008 8:00 AM EDT
In theory, fast players can turn outs into hits by utilizing their speed: they beat out ground balls, they lay down bunts, they force infielders to play more shallow than they otherwise might. But can fast players actually outperform their "expected" batting average on balls in play?
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Indians are still contenders in the AL Central
by Peter Bendix
on Jun 4, 2008 12:15 AM EDT
Every single player who has received a significant amount of at bats for the Cleveland Indians has been unlucky on balls in play, with the exception of Grady Sizemore.
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Probables: Grady Sizemore
by R.J. Anderson
on Apr 12, 2008 6:06 PM EDT
in Probables
As baseball fans, we always love to hear the comparisons between past, present, and in some cases future major leaguers. It's part of the reason PECOTA is so popular, along with it's accuracy of predicting future seasons. For that reason I'd like to present "Probables", an "all-in-one" look at a certain player's short term future predictions, and what better way to lead it off but by taking a look at one of the best leadoff hitters in the league, Grady Sizemore.
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