Archive for the 'Stats' Category

If less isn’t more, it may at least be just as good.

Can we improve upon existing methods of trying to predict pitcher injury?

Most years, advanced statistics would argue that the batting champion really wasn’t.

Umpires disproportionately eject nonwhite players compared to nonwhite players’ representation in the major leagues.

What Franmil Reyes’ breakout says about Lane Thomas’ prospects.

Seeing a pitcher hit one is not much more likely than seeing a no-hitter.

Can ball-strike calls be improved further with more technology?

At the beginning of the season, one researcher set out to predict when the second baseman might suffer a career milestone.

The approach offers a new method of calling the strike zone.

Batted-Ball Run Value offers a new (and improved) way to measure batters’ value.