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The Decline of the Stolen Base: Why Baseball Stopped Running
Stolen bases are an important tactic in baseball, representing a cat-and-mouse game between offense and defense. For the runner, observing the pitcher’s motion, accurately judging the lead-off dist... -
Decoding Edwin Diaz's Meltdown: A Starter Savant Analysis
Last year, Edwin Diaz was dominant, striking out batters with his high-velocity fastball and nasty slider, and earning a remarkable 57 saves to become the closer king. This year, his performance ha... -
Hot Tempers and Hot Weather: How Temperature Affects Hit Batsmen in Baseball
Remember the American version of the Dragons vs. Elephants rivalry two weeks ago? The feud between the Reds and the Pirates actually dates back to an incident earlier this year: Earlier this year, ... -
Yordan Alvarez's Dead Zone: Finding the Weaknesses in a Perfect Rookie Season
Yordan Alvarez, a name you might have heard but aren’t too familiar with, has already become an indispensable part of the Astros’ powerful lineup. In 2016, the Astros acquired the then 19-year-old ... -
From Godhood to Earth: Analyzing Josh Bell's Second-Half Collapse
Josh Bell, who had a breakout year for the Pirates, was once considered a strong contender for the National League MVP. Before the All-Star break, he had already posted 27 home runs, 84 RBIs, and a... -
The Fastball Paradox - Why Pitchers Keep Throwing What Batters Hit Best
“Swing and a miss! The radar gun shows a 100 mph heater!!”I wonder if you’re like me—every time a pitcher bravely challenges a hitter with a high-velocity fastball in a clutch moment, I can’t help ... -
The Enigmatic Backstop: What Makes James McCann's Caught Stealing Rate So Elite?
Last off-season, the Tigers decided not to renew the contract of their primary catcher, James McCann, allowing the White Sox to scoop him up. Looking back, that appears to have been a major mistake... -
The Unexpected Fall of Khris Davis: Did Pitchers Figure Him Out?
Over the past three years, Athletics slugger Khris Davis has been a name that strikes fear into the hearts of pitchers. While his batting average hasn’t always been high, his slugging power is unde... -
Is Fernando Tatis Jr.'s Hot Start a Flash in the Pan?
The Padres’ highly anticipated farm system star, Fernando Tatis Jr., was ranked second among all league prospects before this season, trailing only Vladimir Guerrero Jr., who is considered a hittin...