Since our last session of Analytics Anonymous, the universe has been actively aligning to bring darkness to our lives. No, I’m not talking about Monday’s solar eclipse. I’m talking about the MLB pitcher apocalypse that seems to propagate every day. From April Fool’s Day forward, a number of high-profile elbow injuries have devastated both real […]
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If you’ve been around the block as long as I have, you remember Dick Clark hosting this show when you were a kid. If you’re a bit younger, Michael Strahan is the host associated with the show. Somewhere in between? Well, there have been a number of hosts, including Bill Cullen (the original Price Is […]
Please, blog, may I have some more?A week ago, Wednesday, Analytics Anonymous held a special fantasy baseball draft meeting to evaluate how our lessons are being implemented. Specifically, myself, and 11 of my new AA friends, took part in the Razzball Commenter League (RCL) #11. These RCL leagues are 12-team Rotisserie scoring leagues hosted on Fantrax and free for all (there […]
Please, blog, may I have some more?I’m back to host the second meeting of Analytics Anonymous, 2024 edition. Today is all about pitching. Specifically, we’re going to look at Starting Pitching (SP) value. For those who’ve read my work over the past year may remember a few analyses on this topic. The major piece was published on February 6, 2023 under […]
Please, blog, may I have some more?Look who’s back! That’s right, The Lineup Builder (but you can call me “TLB” since we’re friends) is back. Grey and I avoided arbitration, and my contract was renewed for another year of fantasy baseball analysis. For those who followed my work here last season, thanks for rejoining the group. For those of you who […]
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Analytics Anonymous: 2023 Diamond Dominators
September 22, 2023 | 2023 Fantasy Baseball, Fantasy Baseball Rankings, Pitcher Rankings |In the world of fantasy baseball, and “real” baseball for that matter, SPs serve as the tip of the spear, bearing the weight of our team’s aspirations on their shoulders every time they take the mound. We count on them to set the tone for our pitching staffs, starting with W or QS, then loading […]
Please, blog, may I have some more? Analytics Anonymous: Separating The Wheat From The Chaff
September 1, 2023 | 2023 Fantasy Baseball | 2 CommentsLong-time readers of mine here @Razzball have seen this figure a couple times this season. The original piece was from way back in February when I did an article connecting baseball analytics to Russell Wilson’s wife. If you didn’t read that one, or better yet, want a visual refresher on Russell Wilson’s wife, you can […]
Please, blog, may I have some more?As the kids start going back to school and with Labor Day right around the corner, we get our annual reminder that the baseball season is entering the home stretch. As I pen this week’s edition of Analytics Anonymous, I wonder where the season went. With only 5 weeks left to decide the MLB playoff […]
Please, blog, may I have some more? Analytics Anonymous: More Fun Than A Barrel Of Monkeys
August 18, 2023 | 2023 Fantasy Baseball | 2 CommentsIn every game, where each swing holds the promise of victory and the thrill of the unexpected (you did see Luke Raley’s inside-the-park HR on Wednesday, right?), one can’t help but think of the age-old adage: “It’s more fun than a barrel of monkeys!” While the mental image conjured might initially appear whimsical, the metaphorical […]
Please, blog, may I have some more?Back in early June, I did a study of early AL and NL Rookie of the Year (ROY) candidates using a proprietary formula I cobbled together with some of my favorite advanced analytics. To estimate a broad Rookie value after two months of the season, I evaluated batted ball statistics (xBA-BA and wRC+), power (ISO, […]
Please, blog, may I have some more?The MLB trade deadline has finally come and gone. We’ve been building up for it now for weeks and finally, the teams are essentially set for the stretch run. As always, the trade deadline serves as a high-stakes stage for teams to make crucial decisions that can ultimately reshape the landscape of the league. Nowhere […]
Please, blog, may I have some more?This week finds me in our Nation’s Capital attending a conference for my day job. If my day job is not baseball related (and unfortunately, it’s not), then you can be sure my mind is wandering from the current topic of discussion to our national pastime. Charts showing the latest results of this or that […]
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