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The K Kings: Which Pitchers Generate the Most Swings and Misses on Each Pitch Type?

They’re referred to as the strikeout, wipeout, or go-to pitches. Some might call them the nastiest pitches in Major League Baseball.   When pitchers find themselves in a difficult situation,…

8 months ago Taylor Bechtold

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The Mountain’s Rise: How Felix Bautista Has Put Together a Dominant Second Season in Baltimore

With a dominant fastball and a nasty splitter, the man they call "The Mountain" is putting up some elite numbers for the first-place Orioles.

8 months ago andres chavez

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No Foolin’ Them: Who Are MLB’s Best Hitters Versus Different Pitch Types?

A good changeup can be an effective weapon for a right-handed pitcher against a dangerous left-handed batter. Joey Votto of the Cincinnati Reds (2 for 22), Joey Gallo of the…

9 months ago Taylor Bechtold

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Sliding Efficiency: Did the Rangers Acquire an Ace or a Homer-Prone Mid-Rotation Starter in Scherzer?

The Texas Rangers are going for it, mortgaging their future to give themselves a better chance to win in the short term. As part of that effort, they traded highly…

9 months ago andres chavez

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A Soon-to-Be Lost Art: Which Catchers Are MLB’s Best Pitch Framers?

For now, catchers who are masters at getting pitchers more strikes will continue to be valued. We're revealing the backstops who are MLB's best at pitch framing.

9 months ago Taylor Bechtold

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Value Offerings: Which Aces Have the Best Pitches in Baseball?

Using total accumulated raw value, we're taking a look at the hurlers who have the most valuable, best pitches in baseball so far this season.

9 months ago andres chavez

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The Most Strikeouts in a Game and Season in MLB History

Jacob deGrom. Justin Verlander. Gerrit Cole. Max Scherzer. Have you ever watched these guys and wondered about who recorded the most strikeouts in a game and season?

9 months ago Graham Bell

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Bye, Bye, Baseball: The Most Home Runs in a Game in MLB History

The rarity of multiple round-trippers in a game brings up the question: Who has hit the most home runs in a single game?

9 months ago Elise Oliver, Craig Haley

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The Lowest ERA in a Season, Postseason and Career in MLB History

Traditionally, long before advanced metrics threatened to lessen its importance, earned run average has been the No. 1 measure of pitching performance.

9 months ago Opta Analyst

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The Highest-Scoring Games in MLB History

We're looking back at some of the biggest numbers in MLB history. How about a 30-run outburst? Or a 26-23 slugfest? Yeah, we have those and more on this list.

9 months ago Justin Sweetwood