Archive for Batting

MLB can’t duck the awful postseason umpiring

Being a rent-a-analyst for one day—for MGL.

A look at how far hitters let the ball travel before making contact

Three years ago, trying to identify the next generation of outstanding ballplayers, Sports Illustrated tabbed “8 Who Will Be Great.” It’s time to check back on the eight and see how they’re doing.

Inspired by the five cycles in the books this season, a look at each team’s last brush with this rare hitting gem.

The best hitters at getting to 3-0

A look at the most unproductive out of all, the harmless pop out, using HITf/x and PITCHf/x.

Are “beer-league softball players” more likely to hit into double plays?

A great find from reader Jamie regarding donuts, swinging two bats, and other stuff in that vein: Tune into tonight’s baseball All-Star game and you’ll see a familiar ritual: Batters standing in the on-deck circle will swing a weighted bat (or even a heavy, pipelike club) while they wait to hit. The exercise is intended […]

Picking apart the latest baseball information and technology.