It’s odd how what amounts to a small change in pitch mix can make a pitcher so much more effective. Adding just that little bit of uncertainty - holding all other variables the same- can have such an impact potentially. Hitting is hard. Adding that uncertainty has to help on the margin.
It’s so cool to see data analyzed and then implemented accordingly. Also, reallllly wishing we had Bergert or Kolek to fill these spot starts instead of Sears. And love nasty Nestor, but Strandy > Nasty.
It’s odd how what amounts to a small change in pitch mix can make a pitcher so much more effective. Adding just that little bit of uncertainty - holding all other variables the same- can have such an impact potentially. Hitting is hard. Adding that uncertainty has to help on the margin.
Great article again Archi! One minor correction, Brewers are coming to Petco two weeks from now.
Right, it's the Mets in New York where Sears has never pitched. Let's hope this is not the year he's forced to!
It’s so cool to see data analyzed and then implemented accordingly. Also, reallllly wishing we had Bergert or Kolek to fill these spot starts instead of Sears. And love nasty Nestor, but Strandy > Nasty.
Great analysis! I though about the altitude and its effect on fly balls and pitching the entire series.