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857: 5/18 Hour 1: Baseball Savant’s New Bat Tracking Data

In This League

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Understanding Modern Baseball Metrics

This chapter explores the complexities of baseball statistics, with a focus on barrel percentage and bat speed as measures of player performance. Through comparisons of players like Lars Neupar and Kyle Tucker, the discussion highlights the need for new composite statistics that incorporate swing mechanics and contact points. Additionally, it delves into the significance of innovative bat tracking data from Baseball Savant and its impact on player analysis and strategy in the game.

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