Tommy La Stella Deserves All The Praise He Gets
June 28, 2019
When you think of a household name you don’t come up with Tommy La Stella’s first. Yet, somehow, you may start slotting him at the top of such list.
Category: MLB
Leaders in Pull Percentage
June 27, 2019
The launch angle revolution has changed the way many hitters approach the game. Fly balls are more important than ever, and hitters are trying to drive those fly balls with more force. To accomplish this, many hitters are pulling the ball more than before. Because of this, I decided to peruse the pull percentage leaderboard to try to find some interesting names, and honestly, all the top names are interesting in their own right. I kept to the top three names this time around.
The Worst Contracts In MLB History: AL Central
June 27, 2019
Chicago White Sox
Outfield – Eloy Jiménez – 6yrs $43 Million
Before contract: .000 AVG, Average Home Runs Per Season, 0 Average RBI Per Season 0
After contract 2019: .253 AVG, Home Runs Per Season 12, Average RBI Per Season 29 RBI
The White Sox gave Jiménez a contract without ever stepping onto a major field. They have a lot of promise in the Dominican slugger, but the start of his career has not met expectations. Currently sitting at a -0.1 WAR his 28.4% strikeout rate is highest of any his professional seasons, and his .479 since his 2015 season in Class A.
Nomar Mazara Is Flipping His Hitting Switch
June 27, 2019
Entering last weekend’s series against the White Sox at home, Nomar Mazara had not been able to pad his home run numbers in more than 11 games, which is to say, he got his last one on June 8th against Oakland.
Leandre: Best Trade Target You’ve Never Heard of
June 26, 2019
Contrary to what statistics might tell you, the Boston Red Sox bullpen is far from intimidating to opposing lineups.
Elias Diaz Seizing Opportunity Behind The Plate
June 25, 2019
Throughout the 2019 season injuries have hindered the Pittsburgh Pirates. While the injured list has increased young players such as Elias Diaz have shined. The Bucs catcher entered the season, as Francisco Cervelli’s backup, however, Cervelli has been limited to thirty-five games due to concussion issues. When the veteran backstop has been healthy, he has struggled mightily with a .193 average. In his absence, Diaz has been given more playing time than expected and thrived.
7&7: Your Bartender is Back
June 25, 2019
Just because I couldn’t serve you last week doesn’t mean the rules changed. Here are the Seven best hitters of the week.
7&7: Your Bartender is Back
June 25, 2019
Just because I couldn’t serve you last week doesn’t mean the rules changed. Here are the Seven best hitters of the week.
Week 12 MLB Power Rankings
June 25, 2019
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Two-Start Pitchers: Week 13 (6/24 – 6/30) and Streamer of the Week
June 24, 2019
Matt Bishop | June 24, 2019 STREAMER OF THE WEEK Adam Plutko, SP CLE (48% CBS, 4% ESPN, 10% Yahoo)
Leandre: Don’t Expect a ‘Big’ Move from Dombrowski
June 21, 2019
If there is one word that can best be used to describe Red Sox President Dave Dombrowski, aggressive would probably
The MLB Schedule should change. Here's How
June 21, 2019
This week in Baseball (Yes, that #TWIB show on FOX is something I miss, too!) sees the return of Albert Pujols to St. Louis for the first time since 2012. It also saw the Astros visiting Cincinnati for the first time since their move to the American League in 2013. Let’s break this down for a second.
Tommy La Stella Deserves All The Praise He Gets
When you think of a household name you don’t come up with Tommy La Stella’s first. Yet, somehow, you may start slotting him at the top of such list.
June 28, 2019
Leaders in Pull Percentage
The launch angle revolution has changed the way many hitters approach the game. Fly balls are more important than ever, and hitters are trying to drive those fly balls with more force. To accomplish this, many hitters are pulling the ball more than before. Because of this, I decided to peruse the pull percentage leaderboard to try to find some interesting names, and honestly, all the top names are interesting in their own right. I kept to the top three names this time around.
June 27, 2019
The Worst Contracts In MLB History: AL Central
Chicago White Sox
Outfield – Eloy Jiménez – 6yrs $43 Million
Before contract: .000 AVG, Average Home Runs Per Season, 0 Average RBI Per Season 0
After contract 2019: .253 AVG, Home Runs Per Season 12, Average RBI Per Season 29 RBI
The White Sox gave Jiménez a contract without ever stepping onto a major field. They have a lot of promise in the Dominican slugger, but the start of his career has not met expectations. Currently sitting at a -0.1 WAR his 28.4% strikeout rate is highest of any his professional seasons, and his .479 since his 2015 season in Class A.
June 27, 2019
Nomar Mazara Is Flipping His Hitting Switch
Entering last weekend’s series against the White Sox at home, Nomar Mazara had not been able to pad his home run numbers in more than 11 games, which is to say, he got his last one on June 8th against Oakland.
June 27, 2019
MLB
Leandre: Best Trade Target You’ve Never Heard of
Contrary to what statistics might tell you, the Boston Red Sox bullpen is far from intimidating to opposing lineups.
June 26, 2019
Elias Diaz Seizing Opportunity Behind The Plate
Throughout the 2019 season injuries have hindered the Pittsburgh Pirates. While the injured list has increased young players such as Elias Diaz have shined. The Bucs catcher entered the season, as Francisco Cervelli’s backup, however, Cervelli has been limited to thirty-five games due to concussion issues. When the veteran backstop has been healthy, he has struggled mightily with a .193 average. In his absence, Diaz has been given more playing time than expected and thrived.
June 25, 2019
7&7: Your Bartender is Back
Just because I couldn’t serve you last week doesn’t mean the rules changed. Here are the Seven best hitters of the week.
June 25, 2019
7&7: Your Bartender is Back
Just because I couldn’t serve you last week doesn’t mean the rules changed. Here are the Seven best hitters of the week.
June 25, 2019
June 25, 2019
Two-Start Pitchers: Week 13 (6/24 – 6/30) and Streamer of the Week
Matt Bishop | June 24, 2019 STREAMER OF THE WEEK Adam Plutko, SP CLE (48% CBS, 4% ESPN, 10% Yahoo) (3-1) 4.55 ERA 1.12 WHIP
June 24, 2019
MLB
Leandre: Don’t Expect a ‘Big’ Move from Dombrowski
If there is one word that can best be used to describe Red Sox President Dave Dombrowski, aggressive would probably be that word. That could
June 21, 2019
The MLB Schedule should change. Here's How
This week in Baseball (Yes, that #TWIB show on FOX is something I miss, too!) sees the return of Albert Pujols to St. Louis for the first time since 2012. It also saw the Astros visiting Cincinnati for the first time since their move to the American League in 2013. Let’s break this down for a second.
June 21, 2019
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