There’s an aspect of Manny Machado’s cinematic home run off Mackenzie Gore in Tuesday’s barn burner against the Nationals that needs to be fleshed out.
Those bat speed stats blew my mind, but now I'm wondering what Manny's bat speeds were on his following at-bats in that game? What was left in the reservoir after he dipped into it to gain superhero speed? And where do you find this stuff?
I really look forward to your articles Archi, every single one has something interesting to say. The way you blend storytelling and analytics is excellent. Reminds me of Eno Sarris of the Athletic. You should be getting way more attention for these!
Not just Manny's intent contributed to the bat speed, but I've got to think adrenaline played a huge part. I was levitating just watching the situation--I'm sure Manny isn't immune after all these years.
When you wrote "analytics revolution... at the turn of the century" my mind immediate thought you were being coy with calling the "scientific revolution" in Europe 'analytics'. Same diff, I guess!
Great article. Puts a little bit of the magic back in the game!
Those bat speed stats blew my mind, but now I'm wondering what Manny's bat speeds were on his following at-bats in that game? What was left in the reservoir after he dipped into it to gain superhero speed? And where do you find this stuff?
I embedded the links to Statcast search, just click on the bat speeds above.
The rest of the game Machado took seven swings that averaged 74.6 MPH - exactly back to his season average
Reliver
Apparently a real word, who knew?
I really look forward to your articles Archi, every single one has something interesting to say. The way you blend storytelling and analytics is excellent. Reminds me of Eno Sarris of the Athletic. You should be getting way more attention for these!
Glad you’re enjoying!
Not just Manny's intent contributed to the bat speed, but I've got to think adrenaline played a huge part. I was levitating just watching the situation--I'm sure Manny isn't immune after all these years.
I bet you’re right
When you wrote "analytics revolution... at the turn of the century" my mind immediate thought you were being coy with calling the "scientific revolution" in Europe 'analytics'. Same diff, I guess!
Great article. Puts a little bit of the magic back in the game!