Yankees second baseman DJ LeMahieu is having a down year so far this season. While he is still an above average hitter, he should be performing better based on the type of hitter he is and the results of his previous seasons. So far this year he is hitting .259/.340/.330, which puts his stat line…
Nick Pivetta is undefeated in a Red Sox uniform, going 8-0 since joining the Red Sox in 2020. So far this season he has 9.9 K/9, and career low 0.67 HR/9 and 3.40 FIP. One reason for his success may be an improvement he’s made on his curveball. Pivetta’s curveball has always been a nasty…
The Yankees outfield has unraveled before our eyes. Aaron Hicks is having surgery and Clint Frazier is having some issues with a stiff neck. Infielders Miguel Andújar and Tyler Wade have been filling in the corner outfield spots and Brett Gardner has taken over centerfield. While there is some early trade talk to acquire an…
Tyler Glasnow worked on adding a new pitch to his arsenal this offseason. The movement of the pitch is similar to that of a cutter and slider, which helped coin the name “slutter”. I will be referring to it as a slider, as that is how it is classified on Baseball Savant and Brooks Baseball….
How are Mejía and Zunino Doing so Far? One month into the 2021 season, and it’s time to check-in on how catchers Mike Zunino and Francisco Mejía are doing. Offensively, they’ve both done pretty well so far. Zunino has impressed with a 24% barrel rate and five home runs, and Mejía is hitting .306/.327/.490. But…
Mets closer Edwin Díaz is not exactly a fan favorite. Since joining the Mets in 2019, he hasn’t quite been able to replicate his all-star numbers from when he was with the Mariners. Seven blown saves his first year made Mets fans turn against him, and they’ve been holding their grudge ever since. But is…
In 2017, I had the opportunity to intern for the Tampa Bay Rays in their Strategy and Development department. I worked there during the first semester of my junior year at Northeastern University (go Huskies!), from July through December. How Did I Get the Internship? Working for my favorite baseball team was not originally part…
It’s no secret that the Yankees are off to a rocky start this season and the defensive performance to date is not helping. The Yankees’ issues on defense is not a new problem, it’s something the Yankees struggled with all the 2020 season as well. Let’s dive into why. For this analysis, I used defensive…
The Rays are one of the only teams in the league that use a sustainable model to allow for a competitive team year after year. And not only are they using the “compete now” strategy, but they also are simultaneously building for the future. How are they doing it? The Draft The drafting method used…
The AL East is going to be a tough division this year. Who are some players we should keep an eye on this season? Check out my under the radar picks below, and share yours in the comments! Baltimore Orioles: Austin Hays and Cedric Mullins For the Orioles, I picked two players to watch, Austin…