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March 15, 2013 
by Mike Fast 
Can velocity changes in March and April reveal whether the radar gun will be a pitcher's friend or foe throughout the season? 
January 25, 2012 
by Mike Fast 
One of our finest analytical minds says farewell and rides off into the sabermetric sunset to join an MLB team, introducing our newest addition in the process. 
December 21, 2011 
by Mike Fast 
The hit-and-run is much maligned as a small-ball tactic, but it's a surprisingly successful strategy. 
November 22, 2011 
by Mike Fast 
Mike continues his investigation of HITf/x data to glean more insights into whether pitchers can prevent hits on balls in play. 
November 16, 2011 
by Mike Fast 
When a batter and pitch face off, which has a greater effect on how hard the ball is hit, and what can that tell us about pitcher BABIP? 
October 28, 2011 
by Mike Fast 
A short investigation of Lowe's changeup thrown to Freese to end Game 6 in the 11th inning 
October 26, 2011 
by Mike Fast 
When is hot truly hot, and when is it not? 
October 18, 2011 
by Mike Fast 
Link to article on catcher pitch blocking by Bojan Koprivica 
October 8, 2011 
by Mike Fast 
2010-2011 umpire data and ball/strike charts for the umpire crew for the 2011 NL Championship Series 
September 24, 2011 
by Mike Fast 
In case you missed Mike Fast's extraordinary research into quantifying the heretofore hidden contributions of catchers, we're moving it back to the top of the list for the weekend.  
September 7, 2011 
by Mike Fast 
Does the way an umpire positions himself behind home plate affect the boundaries of his strike zone? 
August 27, 2011 
by Mike Fast 
A live blog from the Sportvision 2011 PITCHf/x Summit, held in San Francisco 
August 24, 2011 
by Mike Fast 
A quick recap of the ball four call for Robinson Cano in the ninth inning with bases loaded. 
August 22, 2011 
by Mike Fast 
An analysis of Williams' start with the Angels and a brief comparison to 2007. 
August 17, 2011 
by Mike Fast 
What factors determine how often hitters take one for the team? 
August 6, 2011 
by Mike Fast 
A short take on Craig Counsell breaking his hitless streak. 
August 4, 2011 
by Mike Fast 
Dissecting Craig Counsell's 45-at-bat hitless streak 
July 27, 2011 
by Mike Fast 
A review of the call at home plate by Jerry Meals to end the Pirates-Braves game. 
July 20, 2011 
by Mike Fast 
As Jose Bautista can attest, the percentage of pitches a batter sees in the strike zone tells us a good deal about his capabilities. 
June 16, 2011 
by Mike Fast 
A quick look at Yoshinori Tateyama's screwball 
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