Using pitch-tunneling data to explore whiff probabilities.
Based on the very, very, very, very early returns, Nick might’ve underestimated these junior-circuit players going into the year.
The Red Sox add Jake Peavy and Brayan Villarreal, while the Tigers get Jose Iglesias and the White Sox add Avisail Garcia plus prospects.
Ben and Sam answer listener emails about young pitchers, prospects switching positions, Jose Iglesias’ high BABIP, and base coaches.
Can you tell Jose Iglesias’ hits from his outs?
The minor leagues’ best defenders in the infield, outfield, and behind the plate.
Looking for examples of a similarly strange managerial move.
Interesting backstories dominate after this weekend’s games, with surprise performances, defensive shifts, reclaimed prospect status, disappointing contracts, and accelerated big-league arrivals all on display.
Dee Gordon hits his first home run, two bench players push the limits of bad batting, Chris Davis keeps hitting, Clay Hensley exposes the unearned run, Derek Jeter hits cleanly in three of his five at-bats (or does he?), and more.
Some young prospects might be getting their assignments to minor league camp right now, but not before scouts get to see who has impressed and who has not.