Swing speed and exit velocity are largely two sides of the same coin, with one important difference: we get swing-speed data on whiffs too. This is important as we can detect when batters are using ...

A bunch of electric pitchers who were free agents are already off the market, whether it's Dylan Cease or Edwin Díaz or Devin ...

Answering this disconnect between a batter’s expectations and their observations of where a pitch would and did cross the plate has been the topic of study and discussion for years, but only now do we ...

This week, we’ve been examining a variety of pitch types across the minor leagues, ranking the best fastballs and breaking balls according to Stuff+ grades. Today, we’ll be taking a closer look at ...

For as complex as pitching is, it’s also surprisingly simple: Throw good pitches, get good results. But what defines a good pitch? Velocity, movement, location, and other variables all play roles, but ...

Welcome, RotoBallers, to our overview of Statcast Pitch Tracking. This article is a deeper dive into Statcast Pitch Tracking and is part of our ongoing series "Using Sabermetrics for Fantasy Baseball.

Analyzing Elly De La Cruz’s 2024 season reveals a fascinating breakdown of how the young star fared against each pitch type, showcasing his growth, challenges, and adaptability at the plate. De La ...

One day earlier this season, Kansas City Royals starter Seth Lugo listened as a reporter went through his arsenal of pitches, ticking off the assets in one of baseball’s deepest portfolios. There was, ...

When is a pitch a pitch? When is a new pitch type born? Who gets credit? At some point, the slider was not a thing. Then Charles Bender threw his “nickel-curve” so often in the early part of the 20th ...

There is not a lot of mystery as to what Clase is going to throw most of the time. His cutter currently has a 29.3% whiff rate and a 21.7% put-away percentage while limiting opponents to a .203 ...

Even though Spring Training is long behind us, we have no reason to stop looking into pitchers throwing new pitches. In fact, this is when the fun begins. Many pitchers will test new pitches in the ...