Colorado Rockies: It’s Time For Them To Change Their Pitching Strategy
Since 2002 (the batted ball era), the Colorado Rockies’ pitchers have the 4th highest groundball percentage in MLB. On its face, this seems like a good strategy, as Coors Field has an effect on batted...
View ArticleDante Bichette and Statistical Ignorance
It is common for one to ask: how many players fell through the cracks because they weren’t looked at from the right perspective? Perhaps a hitter was underestimated because they played in a pitcher’s...
View ArticleDon’t Trust These Pitchers in 2014
Whether it’s fantasy baseball or just general fanhood, it’s never too early to start looking forward to next season. Let’s take a look at five pitchers which I don’t trust for 2014 despite their strong...
View ArticleDon’t Trust These Hitters in 2014
I’ve written about pitchers not to trust in 2014. Now I’m taking a look at hitters I don’t believe in for 2014. Honorable Mention: Domonic Brown. The Philadelphia Phillies outfielder broke out in a big...
View ArticleThe Least Offensive 30 Home Run Seasons
30 home runs is a benchmark season. In the history of Major League Baseball there has been 1,216 seasons of 30 or more home runs. One of those was by Ival Goodman. Did you know that? I didn’t think so....
View ArticleThe Larry Walker HOF Case
Larry Walker isn’t getting much love by the BBWAA. The Canadian native has received just a little more than 20 percent of the vote in his first three years on the ballot. That’s a shame, as Walker was...
View ArticleA Belated Farewell to the Toddfather
I wanted my first piece for Batting Leadoff to serve as a bit of an introduction to myself as a baseball fan, but I also wanted to discuss a topic that is relevant during this year’s offseason. Since I...
View ArticleHave the Rockies Figured out Coors?
The 2014 Colorado Rockies are on an absolute tear. Backed by an otherworldly Troy Tulowitzki, the Rockies have the best offense in baseball scoring 5.29 runs per game. They lead the league in the catch...
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