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.c...
Mar 22, 2017•38 min•Ep. 78
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/pr...
Mar 17, 2017•39 min•Ep. 77
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 i...
Mar 13, 2017•1 hr•Ep. 76
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 ou...
Mar 04, 2017•32 min•Ep. 75
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...
Feb 23, 2017•28 min•Ep. 74
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...
Feb 16, 2017•30 min•Ep. 73
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 li...
Feb 10, 2017•32 min•Ep. 72
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-...
Feb 01, 2017•23 min•Ep. 71
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
Jan 25, 2017•21 min•Ep. 70
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 ch...
Jan 19, 2017•23 min•Ep. 69
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/p...
Jan 12, 2017•27 min•Ep. 68
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. ...
Jan 05, 2017•23 min•Ep. 67
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
Dec 20, 2016•27 min•Ep. 66
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/adchoi...
Dec 15, 2016•28 min•Ep. 65
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
Nov 30, 2016•25 min•Ep. 64
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...
Nov 17, 2016•20 min•Ep. 63
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
Nov 07, 2016•25 min•Ep. 62
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
Oct 19, 2016•25 min•Ep. 61
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 p...
Oct 14, 2016•24 min•Ep. 60
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
Oct 06, 2016•27 min•Ep. 59
As Statcast evolves, so does its tools to measure data and give us better insight into a player's skills. Statcast host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers break down a new term, barrel, and which player in Major League Baseball is the best at it. 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
Sep 23, 2016•27 min•Ep. 58
While the season is rapidly coming to a close, that doesn't mean that the Statcast crew is ready to start slowing down. Statcast host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers talk about Byron Buxton's speed, Marco Estrada's injury and if it's affecting his spin rate and measure the Cubs' defense. You'll also hear from Cubs rookie pitcher Rob Zastryzny about Chicago's mental skills program. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-...
Sep 15, 2016•31 min•Ep. 57
When it comes to speed in the Major Leagues, the conversation's been consumed with Trea Turner's name but Statcast host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers would beg to argue on behalf of a few other players. They'll discuss Byron Buxton's stolen base numbers, look at the league as a whole when it comes to stolen base attempts and why barrels, a new Statcast stat, could better quantify a well-hit ball. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.auda...
Sep 08, 2016•20 min•Ep. 56
If you've ever seen a nasty pitch on Statcast, there's a good chance you heard the term "spin rate." Spin rate is impacting the game more than ever and it's revealing new data for pitchers and hitters alike. Statcast host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers talk about spin rate with Driveline Baseball's Kyle Boddy 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 y...
Aug 25, 2016•28 min•Ep. 55
Ryan Zimmerman is good at hitting the ball hard but that hasn't turned into a ton of production. Statcast host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers take a closer look at Zimm's numbers, what could happen when he comes back from the disabled list and dive into MVP and Cy Young candidates and who'd get their vote. 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/a...
Aug 18, 2016•27 min•Ep. 54
Despite the advances in Statcast data, why is it still a battle to see these numbers brought up in broadcasts? MLB Network's Brian Kenny joins Statcast host Mike Petriello to discuss why there are still old school broadcasters resisting against new school statistics, why it takes so long for new wave ideas like getting rid of pitching titles to catch fire and discuss Kenny's book "Ahead of the Curve". To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/pr...
Aug 11, 2016•24 min•Ep. 53
The Trade Deadline saw prospects coming out of the wood works up until the last hour on Monday. MLBPipeline.com's Jonathan Mayo joined the Statcast podcast with host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers to discuss the biggest surprises and just how good the Yankees farm system became after giving up three veterans. Plus, Matt and Mike discuss which team has the best big four in the bullpen and why Miami's spot on the list shouldn't surprise you. To learn more about listener data and ou...
Aug 02, 2016•30 min•Ep. 52
Seth Lugo caught the attention of Statcast host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers after he threw a curveball that hit Anthony Rizzo and struck him out at the same time. Lugo joined the Statcast podcast to dissect the curve that defied Rizzo, share whether or not his pitching repertoire changes depending on where he pitches in the game and how he's adjusted the grips on his pitches. Plus, the guys discuss any looming Trade Deadline deals and why Andrew Miller might be too good to tra...
Jul 27, 2016•29 min•Ep. 51
'Tis the season for trades and the clock is ticking for teams to make their moves. Statcast host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers caught up with MLB.com's Mr. Know It All Jim Duquette to discuss where Jonathan Lucroy could be heading, which team would benefit most from flamethrower Aroldis Chapman and why Alex Reyes hasn't gotten his callup to help the pitiful Cardinals bullpen. Plus, the guys discuss which teams have a real shot at contending in October. To learn more about listen...
Jul 20, 2016•27 min•Ep. 50
The Dodgers are leading the way when it comes to advanced metrics and team nutrition. Statcast host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers talk shop with Dodgers pitcher Ross Stripling as he explains why he's focused on spin rate and FIP, what the Dodgers value statistically speaking and how their nutritional plan keeps the team stronger throughout the grueling season. Plus, the guys discuss, by the numbers, whether the American or National League is putting a better team on the field. T...
Jul 08, 2016•29 min•Ep. 49
