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Effectively Wild Episode 2164: The Batcast Era

Effectively Wild: A FanGraphs Baseball Podcast

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Analyzing Bat Tracking Data and Player Performance Metrics in Baseball

The chapter delves into the analysis of various baseball analytics metrics like bat speed, missed distance, and swing speed adjustment strategies, emphasizing the balance between power and contact. It explores the impact of advanced data analytics on player scouting and training, discussing potential injuries related to intense physical strain and the increasing importance of data in player evaluation. The conversation also touches on the differing perspectives on data's significance in baseball decision-making among managers and speculates on future enhancements in bat tracking analysis.

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