Statcast Podcast

Host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers look into the effect of Matt Carpenter’s bunt double, how Howie Kendrick has remade himself, the bizarre season of Jay Bruce, ask if Shohei Ohtani should ever pitch again, see why Jackie Bradley Jr. and Luis Perdomo are rebounding, and introduce the latest Statcast metric, “Jump.”   To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers look into what makes Houston rookie Myles Straw so interesting, three pitchers who are changing their reputations, what’s going on with Clint Frazier’s defense, 8 breakable team records, and David Dahl’s incredible stat line. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers explain why Joe Gallo has a strong MVP case, how the Twins catchers have out-hit Mike Trout, why Joey Votto and Jose Ramirez are struggling, share the interesting thing Ian Desmond is up to, and explain why Sonny Gray and the Reds pitching have been so good. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers share what the data says about Cody Bellinger hitting .400, look at Braves rookie Mike Soroka’s incredible start, explain how the Red Sox bounced back, dive into whether the opener has mattered after a full year, and debut new pitch movement leaderboards at Baseball Savant. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers look into the data behind the batting surges of Dansby Swanson, Hunter Pence, George Springer and Chris Davis, as well as pitchers Lucas Giolito and Hyun-Jin Ryu and investigate why the Mariners defense might not be struggling as bad as it looks. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers dig into the data behind Chris Paddack’s incredible start, the newest odd thing the Rays are doing, how Luke Voit and Gary Sanchez are mashing, what makes this Matt Carpenter slow start different, why Martin Perez and Ryan Pressly are so successful, and what’s concerning about Vlad Guerrero Jr. so far. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers explore whether you should be worried by 10 aces off to slow starts, focus on the data behind the Twins lineup crushing and the improved Blue Jays defense, see what’s fueling Hunter Dozier’s hot start, and check in on interesting outfield data for Ramon Laureano and Bryce Harper. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers explain why Joey Gallo is breaking out, look at Christian Yelich’s bizarre splits, dig into 5 April breakouts to watch and use data to check out Cardinals players Kolten Wong, Marcell Ozuna, John Brebbia, and John Gant. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers look at hot starts from Yoan Moncada, Franmil Reyes, JD Davis, Luis Castillo, and Matt Boyd, using Statcast data to see if those starts are sustainable. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers look at the first Statcast data of the new season, focusing on Chris Sale’s velocity, Bryce Harper and Pete Alonso crushing baseballs, and what we’re already seeing in terms of shifts, launch angle, and hard-hit balls. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the 2019 season about to get started, host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers each select one Statcast fact per team to highlight the upcoming year and make predictions for awards and division races. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mike Trout’s long-term extension sent shockwaves through the industry and host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers break down what it means to the Angels and the sport. In addition, they share some data on what the proposed three-batter minimum will mean for pitchers, how the 2019 Red Sox outfield could possibly match the 1927 Yankees for the best outfield of all time, and take over/unders on FanGraphs’ projected win totals. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bryce Harper is already seeing four-man outfields in spring, but will he be the only one? Host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers discuss the latest defense trend, whether better positioning can help Adam Jones in Arizona. They then choose a few fantasy breakout candidates, and look at 2019’s best projected defenses and 2019’s fastest projected teams. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How should the Yankees respond to Luis Severino’s shoulder injury? Why is Jose LeClerc so dominant? Host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers discuss those stories, why the Giants bullpen is so interesting, which teams improved the most this winter, how dangerous the Cardinals pitching might be, and if Lewis Brinson and Scott Kingery can bounce back from disappointing rookie seasons. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How were different Cardinals pitchers affected by the team’s defense last year? Host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers discuss the Cardinals’ defense, the Dodgers’ very good pitching staff, Kenley Jansen’s spin rate and the Mets’ improved team backed up by plate-discipline numbers. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brewers slugger Ryan Braun is attempting to change his swing for better results. Host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers discuss Braun’s decision to make a switch and the type of results he could see in 2019. Plus, they look at the type of impact Bryce Harper could have on his future team’s postseason chase. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Yankees reportedly sign reliever Adam Ottavino to strengthen an already deep bullpen. Host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers talk about the signing that gives the Yankees’ ‘pen a serious upgrade. Plus, they react to Kevin Long’s comments (via MLBN Radio) that launch angle impacted Bryce Harper’s hitting mentality and how hit probability will change in 2019 and which players will benefit. They highlight Marcell Ozuna, who could have a breakout season this year. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The 2019 season will be here before you know it, so which player could be in line for a breakout year? Host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers highlight Jackie Bradley Jr. because of his glove and impressive hard-hit rate. Plus, could the Phillies’ defense be better than what the numbers show and if Nicholas Castellanos is traded, where is the best fit for him? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As 2018 comes to a close, Mike Petriello and Matt Meyers touch on the signings of Matt Harvey and Terrance Gore, try to guess where the remaining big-ticket free agents might end up and count down the 10 most interesting Statcast moments of the season. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Have you heard of Yandy Diaz? The Rays have, and made a trade to bring him to Tampa Bay. He’s big, he’s strong and hits the ball hard. He puts the ball in play with a high exit velocity. Host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers discuss the move and see how Diaz fits in the lineup and if his numbers will translate into wins for the Rays. Plus, they break down the Dodgers signing Joe Kelly and if Bryce Harper doesn’t sign with the Yankees, they offer some trade candidates that would rake in Yankee Stadium. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices