Statcast Podcast

Fresh off their recent discussion about catch probability, the Statcast crew can't help but discuss the amazing catch made by Adam Jones against the Dominican Republic team in the World Baseball Classic. Statcast host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers are joined by two former MLB outfielders, Ryan Spilborghs and Fernando Perez, to break down one of the more impressive plays in Classic history. 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 Statcast continues to revolutionize the way baseball is viewed, new ways to break down and scrutinize plays are continued to be brought to the forefront. Statcast host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers bring hit probability and catch probability to light in their latest podcast, showing how just because a catch might look impressive, doesn't necessarily mean it was a hard play to make. 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 annual SABR Analytics Conference was held over the weekend in Phoenix, Ariz. The MLB Advanced Media Statcast panel, made up of host Mike Ferrin, MLB.com stats analyst Mike Petriello, senior data architect, stats Tom Tango and director of baseball research and development Daren Willman, explain what the Statcast terms, like launch angle, exit velocity, and route efficiency, mean as it relates to the action that happens inside a game. The panel also talks about the future of Statcast and how it will continue to change the game of baseball. 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

Baseball is a fairly unpredictable sport with there being multiple outcomes when a ball is put into play. On the latest episode of the Statcast podcast, host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers discuss the expected outcomes of a batted ball and all that goes into a player making what can be an extremely difficult play look easy. The Statcast crew also discusses catch rate and the new star rating system that will help define extraordinary plays. 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

Baseball is back as Spring Training 2017 has officially begun. Statcast host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers break down what part the numbers play in the arbitration process. They also discuss the market value of Eric Hosmer and if he is worth the 10-year contract that he is asking for as well as if teams should reconsider the way they use starting pitchers. 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 pitchers and catchers officially reporting to their respective camps, the Statcast crew is back to talk about some of the pitchers and catchers they're excited to see in 2017. Statcast host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers also talk about which teams have the best pop time, as well as the latest news on Alex Reyes having to undergo Tommy John Surgery and if Noah Syndergaard throwing harder is a good idea. 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

Everyone loves to be dazzled by an outfielder throwing a laser to a base and getting a runner out who's trying to take that extra bag on them. Statcast host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers talk about which outfielders have the strongest throwing arms in baseball. They also discuss who they think are some of the more underrated players going into the 2017 season as well as the Pirates' move of Andrew McCutchen to right field and where Matt Wieters may end up. 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

Over the past few seasons, there has been a rather large uptick in the amount of home runs hit. What's up with that? Statcast host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers will try to break down why the long ball has made such a big return. They also talk about a few remaining free agents still on the market and if their contract demands will come down with Spring Training only weeks away. 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

MLB.com's Mike Petriello and Tom Tango break down the six different kinds of batted ball types, expanding from "Barrels" into "Flares and Burners," "Weak Contact," and more, and discuss how to include the difficulty of account for batted balls at the warning track into defensive metrics. 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 Hall of Fame results are in and the Statcast podcast crew is locked and loaded to break down the newest members elected to the hall. Statcast host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers talk about who they think might wind-up in Cooperstown one day along with discussing the Marlins newest acquisitions and how teams play big time sluggers defensively. 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

Will the Mariners' mountain of moves pay off? Statcast host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers discuss Jerry Dipoto's acquisitions and how they'll contribute as well as take a closer look at the game's top outfielders and why their defense can be a difference maker. Plus, the guys break down the Hall of Fame ballot and what Statcast metrics they wish they knew about the legends of the game. 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 the Statcast crew celebrates their first podcast of 2017, Statcast host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers answer questions asked by fans on Twitter. Find out what could be the next hot stat, who's the fastest running pitcher and can one track the arm speed of a fielder. Get some of the answers on the latest edition of the Statcast podcast. 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

Which plays and players made 2016 the best yet? Statcast host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers share their top plays, including one from Opening Day and the who's numbers stood out the most. 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 weather outside might be getting colder but things are really heating up within the Hot Stove season. Fresh off last week's Winter Meetings, MLB.com's Statcast host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Myers break down the numbers on the players that changed teams and the remaining free agents still available. 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 Yoenis Cespedes off the market, where will other free agent outfielders land? Statcast host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers break down the numbers and explain the value of the rest of the pack. 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

One of the biggest questions at Statcast is how do teams and analysts use it to make defense better. What better way to get that answer than from sabermetrics guru Tom Tango, as he sits down to talk with MLB.com's Statcast host Mike Petriello to discuss this subject on the latest edition of the Statcast Podcast. 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

It's a free-for-all as the Hot Stove season kicks off and free agents patiently wait to land on their feet. Statcast host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers discuss who leads the free agent pack and possible landing spots for the intriguing market. 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

Royals reliever Peter Moylan joins Statcast host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers to analyze Andrew Miller's outstanding postseason pitching, how relievers have been used in the playoffs and how the World Baseball Classic changed his life. 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

Game 5 of the National League Division Series set an improbably high bar for the ALCS and NLCS yet to be played. Statcast host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers break down how the Dodgers threw out Jason Werth by a mile at the plate, positional battles and why you should keep an eye on how Kenley Jansen and Aroldis Chapman are used in the NLCS and why the Indians' baserunning could be the difference maker against the Blue Jays in the ALCS. 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

Every team's looking for an edge when it comes to conquering the postseason. Statcast host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers run through each matchup and break down who's got the upper hand when it comes to positions and why. 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