How We're Using Statcast's New Bat Tracking & Bat Speed Leaderboards

Eno and DVR discuss Paul Skenes' MLB debut against the Cubs before digging into ways they are utilizing the new bat tracking and bat speed leaderboards from Statcast, including a few players to consider targeting via trade. 

Rundown

1:45 Takeaways From Paul Skenes' Debut & Unexpected Comp

13:39 New Bat Tracking & Bat Speed Leaderboards from Statcast!

https://baseballsavant.mlb.com/leaderboard/bat-tracking

19:27 How Should We Apply Bat Speed Information?

25:47 'Squared Up' vs. 'Blasts'

27:59 Players to Target

40:14 A Tool to Use for 'Buy High' Players?

44:44 Learning From Good Players Without 'Ideal' Swing Speed & Length

52:11 Robert Gasser's Debut & Where the Money Went

1:04:13 Other Bids & Frequently Dropped Players

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