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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 26, 2011
by Mike Fast
When is hot truly hot, and when is it not?
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 17, 2011
by Mike Fast
What factors determine how often hitters take one for the team?
August 4, 2011
by Mike Fast
Dissecting Craig Counsell's 45-at-bat hitless streak
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 15, 2011
by Mike Fast
Examining the approach that has made Ryan Vogelsong a giant among Giants with the aid of PITCHf/x.
June 1, 2011
by Mike Fast
When it comes to determining the actual upper and lower boundaries of the zone, pitchers may have more to tell us than the players at the plate.
May 11, 2011
by Mike Fast
How can we distinguish between benign fluctuations in fastball speed and those that indicate injury or ineffectiveness ahead?
April 27, 2011
by Mike Fast
Do his early-season struggles suggest that Royals closer Joakim Soria's best days lie behind him, or can he succeed with a different style?
March 30, 2011
by Mike Fast
Mike examines whether velocity changes in March and April can reveal whether the radar gun will be a pitcher's friend or foe throughout the season.
March 2, 2011
by Mike Fast
Before you yell at the umpire, consider making a few adjustments to your dataset.
February 16, 2011
by Mike Fast
Examining umpire calling and catcher framing leads to thought-provoking questions about the amorphous nature of the strike zone.
January 19, 2011
by Mike Fast
With the addition of Soriano, the Yankees have another hurler with a strong cut fastball.
December 16, 2010
by Mike Fast
A look at PitchF/X data illustrates how important it is to the Bronx Bombers that the left-hander put off retirement for at least one more year.
December 9, 2010
by Mike Fast
What are some of the distinguishing characters of one of baseball's most unknown pitches?
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