Pitch models have taken baseball analytics by storm in recent years, including ours, with the release of StuffPro and PitchPro. Their ability to distill our visceral reaction to a filthy breaking ball ...
For as complex as pitching is, it’s also surprisingly simple: Throw good pitches, get good results. But what defines a good pitch? Velocity, movement, location, and other variables all play roles, but ...
Analyzing Elly De La Cruz’s 2024 season reveals a fascinating breakdown of how the young star fared against each pitch type, showcasing his growth, challenges, and adaptability at the plate. De La ...
Welcome, RotoBallers, to our overview of Statcast Pitch Tracking. This article is a deeper dive into Statcast Pitch Tracking and is part of our ongoing series "Using Sabermetrics for Fantasy Baseball.
Lakeland, Fla. — There was a time in baseball, not too long ago, when clubs discouraged pitchers from adding pitches and extending their repertoire. Master three or four pitches and stay with them, ...
When is a pitch a pitch? When is a new pitch type born? Who gets credit? At some point, the slider was not a thing. Then Charles Bender threw his “nickel-curve” so often in the early part of the 20th ...