Seam shifted wake (researched by Dr. Barton Smith) describes the effect that seams have on pitch movement. Based on the way certain pitchers grip their pitches, the seams will cause more or less air to flow off of ball and causes the spin axis to shift. That ultimately leads to varying movement by the time…
In this article, we will take a look at the Yankees roster heading into the offseason and opening day 2022. To do this, we will summarize strengths and weaknesses from this year, and then break down the roster by position to identify areas that can be upgraded. When talking about roster spots and players, the…
The Yankees have had quite the rollercoaster of the season, but finally clinched a playoff spot. This team has been a bit of a puzzle all season, as they have such strong players on their roster but were unable to compete consistently enough for a chance at the division. Regardless, they remain a big threat…
For the second consecutive year, the Tampa Bay Rays clinched the best record in the American League. At 98 wins (and counting), the Rays also surpassed their previous single season record of 97 wins. Despite major setbacks from injuries this season, the Rays persevered and have once again finished at the top. What makes them…
The San Francisco Giants surprised a lot of people this season with their success. This is the first time the Giants are back in the playoffs since the 2016 season, when they lost in the National League Division Series. While many thought this would be another disappointing year for them, they were the first team…
The Chicago White Sox have clinched a playoff berth for the second year in a row. Last season was their first time back in the playoffs since 2008, but they were eliminated in the three game Wildcard round to the Oakland Athletics. Will they be a tough team to beat this year? Let’s take a…
Luis Gil has been a pleasant addition to the Yankees starting rotation during the second half of this season. In five games so far, he has a 2.88 ERA/3.97 FIP and a 30% strikeout rate. In this article, we’ll do a deep dive into how Gil has been doing so far, and what to expect…
This article is in response to an article titled “Mailbag: Without star-filled roster, why are the Rays so much better than Mets and Yankees?” by Andy Martino. The original article can be found here. In the article, SNY’s Andy Martino responds to the following question posed by @SamStephenson12: No position player on the Rays would…
The Yankees acquired Joey Gallo via trade from the Rangers this deadline. How is he doing so far? The video in this post outlines his strengths and weakness, and talks about whether he can improve. Summary: Gallo’s offensive numbers have declined since the trade. The biggest challenge for Gallo will be making more contact. Since…
There are so many ways to develop a starting line-up. Some are more traditional than others, but The Book by Tom Tango, Michael Lichtman, and Andrew Dolphin discuss an approach based on research and developing models based on run values for various in-game events. There is a chapter of The Book that discusses batting orders,…