This piece investigates the controversial 2017 Houston Astros. We (to an extent) determine what effect cheating may have had on the team. This piece is freakin' awesome so you should definitely read and share it!
Category: Data
Data Driven Hitters, Chapter 2: The Grit Assessment Program
Those of you familiar with my work know that quantifying and collecting data is a technique I find to be especially valuable. This last summer, I began experimenting with swing trackers from Diamond Kinetics. I devised an assessment technique designed to expose hitters swing flaws; if you have not read my first iteration in this … Continue reading Data Driven Hitters, Chapter 2: The Grit Assessment Program
Data Driven Hitters: Chapter 1
Chapter 1 is the first of what will be an ongoing series called Data-Driven Hitters. I want to discuss the beginnings of implementing technology to a position player development program. Currently, I am using diamond kinetic swingtrackers (actually just one) to build an assess and re-assess hitting model. Blocks are produced in 4-6 week periods … Continue reading Data Driven Hitters: Chapter 1
Grit Performance 