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About Alex Eisenberg

Alex graduated from James Madison University in Virginia with a degree in Kinesiology and has supplemented it with Biomechanical research as it relates to baseball. He breaks down both major and minor league players at Baseball Intellect and uses both sabermetric and video analysis to supplement his scouting reports.


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Alex Eisenberg's Articles

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How Liriano became a staff ace again

September 28, 2010
It wasn't just a return of arm strength...

The evolution of Brandon Morrow

August 17, 2010
Chronicling the changes to the point of his 17-strikeout, one-hit performance.

What happened to Gordon Beckham?

July 20, 2010
From Rookie of the Year to one of the majors' least productive everyday players: a mechanical breakdown of Gordon Beckham's struggles.

The Terry Crowley effect

June 18, 2010
A look at the record of the Orioles' long time hitting coach and whether the results justify the job security he's had over the past 12 years.

Trouble in Birdland

June 09, 2010
Laying out solutions for the short term and a plan for the long term success of the Baltimore Orioles...

2010 draft preview: Scouting pitcher Jameson Taillon

June 04, 2010
Breaking down the top-rated pitcher in this year's draft class

Scouting Orioles pitching prospect Jake Arrieta

January 27, 2009
From overrated college pitcher to top-50 prospect: How he did it and the impact his success will have on his team's future...

Breaking Down the Draft: More Requests (Part 3)

October 23, 2008
Back for the third set of requests, with four more players: Tyler Chatwood (Angels), Jacob Jefferies (Rays), Zach Stewart (Reds), and Jordan Danks (White Sox).

Breaking Down the Draft: Some More Requests

October 15, 2008
Breaking down three more requests: Seth Lintz (Brewers), Craig Kimbrel (Braves) and Robert Grossman (Pirates)

Breaking down the draft: some requests

October 03, 2008
Profiles on Xavier Avery (Orioles), Kyle Russell (Dodgers) and Tim Melville (Royals)

THT Live: Joba to Start in 2009

October 01, 2008

THT Live: Dodgers still remain favorites

September 22, 2008

THT Live: Yankee Fans: Have Patience

September 14, 2008

Breaking down the draft: Bryan Price vs. Brad Holt

September 03, 2008
Brad Holt has been tearing up the minors since the Mets drafted him last summer. Bryan Price may have the mechanics to follow in his footsteps.

Breaking down the draft: Picks 44-49

August 28, 2008
From Jeremy Bleich (Yankees) to Johnny Giavotella (Royals).

THT Live: An Overview of the Minor A’s

August 18, 2008

THT Live: Dunn in the Sun

August 11, 2008

Why Jason Bay makes the Red Sox a better team

August 05, 2008
Jason Bay has already made some big plays for the Sox. Alex explains why he isn't surprised.

THT Live: More Yankees/Pirates Trade Reaction

July 26, 2008

Breaking down the draft: Picks 36-44

July 24, 2008
Part 4, from Michael Montgomery (Royals) to Wade Miley (Diamondbacks).

Breaking down the draft: Scouting Gerrit Cole

July 11, 2008
Our advice: Fight the temptation to tinker.

Breaking down the draft: Picks 27-35

July 10, 2008
Part 3, from Carlos Gutierrez (Twins) to Evan Frederickson (Brewers).

Breaking down the draft: Picks 18-26

June 27, 2008
Part 2, from Ike Davis (Mets) to Daniel Schlereth (Diamondbacks).

Breaking down the draft, Part 1

June 11, 2008
Distinguishing the long shots from the home runs.

THT Live: THT draft primer

June 05, 2008

Is Clayton Kershaw worth the hype?

May 13, 2008
Picking apart what may be the best pitching prospect in baseball...

The future of Yovani Gallardo

April 24, 2008
Dissecting one of the top young pitchers in baseball.

Hitting prospects to watch in 2008

April 10, 2008
The cases for six more youngsters, with video.

Pitching prospects to watch in 2008

April 03, 2008
A six-pack of up-and-comers, with video.

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