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About John WalshJohn Walsh is a research physicist who, despite living 4000 miles from Fenway Park, remains an avid fan of the Red Sox. He welcomes questions and comments via e-mail.Choose year: 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 John Walsh's ArticlesClick here to view an RSS feed of this writer's articles. 2007Fastball, slider, change-up, curveball—an analysisDecember 20, 2007Analysis of the four workhorses of the pitcher's arsenal: fastball, slider, change-up and curveball. Butterflies are not bulletsNovember 27, 2007John tries to pin down the elusive knuckler using Pitch f/x data. The advantage of batting left-handedNovember 15, 2007Left-handed batters on average hit for higher averages than right handers. The reasons for that may surprise you. Don’t blame PedroNovember 01, 2007An investigation of Pedro Martinez in 2007. Pitch Identification TutorialSeptember 19, 2007Everything you need to know about identifying pitches using pitch-f/x data. Squaring it upSeptember 04, 2007Is it better to swing at a strike than a ball? Yes. How much better? A lot. The eye of the umpireJuly 25, 2007John investigates the accuracy of umpires' eyes. He employs a million-dollar pitch-tracking system instead of an eye-chart. Strike Zone: Fact vs. FictionJuly 11, 2007Did you know that right-handed batters have to defend a bigger strike zone than lefties? Schilling’s aching shoulderJune 26, 2007Another use for detailed pitch data: investigating the ailing shoulder of Curt Schilling. In Search of the SinkerJune 06, 2007John shows how you can identify different pitch types using data from MLB's Enhanced Gameday. He then digs deeper into the sinker and wonders how anybody can throw the pitch. Infield Defense, Part 2 — The Next StepMay 24, 2007Not all ground balls are created equal. Infield Defense — Back to BasicsMay 09, 2007All these defensive systems making your head spin? John looks at infield defense in a simpler way. Going the Other WayApril 24, 2007John looks at the history of hitting to the opposite field. Are hitters using the opposite field more now than in the past? THT Live: Walking HomeApril 04, 2007Five Questions: New York MetsMarch 28, 2007Thoughts on the Mets winning another division title in 2007. Or not. Boston’s Most WantedFebruary 28, 2007John Walsh tells us which batters would benefit most from a move to Fenway Park. Best Outfield Arms of 2006February 15, 2007The best and worst outfield arms of 2006. Making the Most of Fenway ParkJanuary 25, 2007A look at who benefits from the Green Monster and who doesn't. Americans Defeat Nationals in Pitchers’ DuelJanuary 11, 2007The American League is becoming the premier league in MLB. Not only for its hitters, but it turns out AL pitchers are superior as well. We Blew ItJanuary 03, 2007A look back at the Soriano-Wilkerson trade. Click here to return to the home page. | ||||