Entries from May 2008

Back in the saddle

May 12th, 2008 · 14 Comments

Today I got everything working again and had a chance to take a look at some data. It appears that the data from GABP is still being skewed by something, although the guys at Sportsvision aren’t quite sure if they have the issue figured out yet, but have made an adjustment. The have yet to [...]

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Tags: Aaron Harang · Johnny Cueto · Pitch F/X News

Still having problems getting the data…. and a rant

May 7th, 2008 · 2 Comments

Well, I still can’t get something figured out. If I can’t get it tomorrow I am starting over. I do have a little rant though.
Seriously how long is it until Aaron Harang starts looking like this and starts attacking players in the Reds clubhouse?

Aaron Harang is 1-5 on the year with a 3.09 ERA and [...]

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Problems with the data

May 5th, 2008 · No Comments

Haven’t made a post in a few days. I have been having a few issues with my desktop computer, which is what I use to get the data for the pitch f/x system, so I am currently backlogged. I think I have the issue fixed though and hopefully can get something done for tonight.

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How good is Edinson Volquez’ change up?

May 2nd, 2008 · No Comments

Personally, I think its one of the best in the game. So I decided to take a look at how hitters fared against it through the month of April. Below is the chart:

The thing that I note is there are a lot of swinging strikes and foul balls very near the bottom of the zone [...]

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Breaking down Brandon Phillips (part 3)

May 1st, 2008 · No Comments

Today I wanted to look at Brandon Phillips when he was facing a fastball. Below is the chart showing what he has gone.

There are a lot of balls put in play on the chart, but most of them appear to be from the middle of the zone and higher. It looks like he may have [...]

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Tags: Brandon Phillips