Archive for the 'Batting' Category

A first step towards creating a comprehensive platoon score.

In life, you have to learn to appreciate the positives, because focusing on the negatives can sometimes make things much worse.

Not all ISOs are built the same.

How do hitters go about combating the inevitable effects of aging?

Introducing pBABIP, a stat that simplifies the process of predicting batting average on balls in play.

It is often said that to succeed, you want to hit the ball on the ground and put pressure on the defense. But does that maxim hold up to scrutiny?

A continued exploration of what kind of attributes make a hitter appear more or less consistent throughout the season.

Which clubs got the most (and least) from the ends of their rosters in 2013?

The at-bat connection to the Hall of Fame

Ron Darling thinks pitchers throw better after getting a hit. Is he right?