Stats
Exit Velocity and Launch Angle: How Statcast Changed Hitting Forever
MichaelFranklin
Baseball broadcasts now flash exit velocity and launch angle almost as casually as batting average. A home run leaves the ...
How to Read a Baseball Box Score Line by Line
MichaelFranklin
A baseball box score can look like a wall of initials the first time you open one. Once you know ...
ERA vs FIP: Why Two Pitchers With the Same ERA Are Not Equal
MichaelFranklin
Two pitchers can finish with the same ERA and tell different stories. One may be missing bats, limiting walks and ...
OPS vs Batting Average: Which Hitting Stat Actually Tells You More?
MichaelFranklin
A hitter goes 2-for-4 with two singles, while another goes 1-for-3 with a home run and a walk. Batting average ...
What Is WAR in Baseball? Wins Above Replacement Explained Simply
MichaelFranklin
WAR appears in almost every MVP debate, Hall of Fame comparison, trade discussion, and free-agent argument. One player may lead ...
