Stephen Nickrand

The average exit velocity of batters has a stronger correlation with more stats and skills than you might realize, and a weaker one than expected with others.
Apr 27 2020 1:05am
Let's try to develop practical applications of Statcast metrics into our toolbox at BaseballHQ.com by looking at the correlation between a SP's average exit velocity and their ERA and HR/9.
Apr 14 2020 1:05am
Jordan Luplow's big September and elite production and skills against lefties give him the profile of a premium end-gamer heading into 2020 drafts.
Mar 16 2020 1:04am
Freddy Peralta has become an afterthought (443 ADP) in many drafts after a disastrous 2019. Here's what makes him and others premium end-game targets.
Mar 14 2020 1:04am
The modest multi-category returns posted by Raimel Tapia in 2019 are at risk in 2020 given his marginal plate skills and underwhelming batted ball metrics.
Mar 9 2020 12:04am
Jeff Samardzija's strong 2019 has escalated his draft stock in 2020. Here's why you shouldn't take the bait.
Mar 7 2020 1:04am
The healthy version of Yandy Diaz in 2019 featured a mix of power and plate discipline that makes him one of the better overlooked 2020 breakout targets in the game.
Mar 2 2020 1:04am
Max Fried is one of several young starters whose late-season surge in 2019 positions them well for a breakout in 2020.
Feb 29 2020 1:04am
Kevin Newman is one of several promising middle infielders that should carry extra appeal to those employing a LIMA strategy in their 2020 drafts.
Feb 24 2020 1:04am
The ability of Lance McCullers to command the strike zone and limit homers by keeping the ball on the ground gives him added appeal to owners intending to employ a LIMA draft strategy.
Feb 22 2020 1:05am
Greg Bird could provide some sneaky value with TEX in 2020 if he can finally stay healthy enough to turn his power skills into consistent results.
Feb 17 2020 1:04am
The average exit velocity of batters has a stronger correlation with more stats and skills than you might realize, and a weaker one than expected with others.
Apr 27 2020 1:05am
Let's try to develop practical applications of Statcast metrics into our toolbox at BaseballHQ.com by looking at the correlation between a SP's average exit velocity and their ERA and HR/9.
Apr 14 2020 1:05am
Jordan Luplow's big September and elite production and skills against lefties give him the profile of a premium end-gamer heading into 2020 drafts.
Mar 16 2020 1:04am
Freddy Peralta has become an afterthought (443 ADP) in many drafts after a disastrous 2019. Here's what makes him and others premium end-game targets.
Mar 14 2020 1:04am
The modest multi-category returns posted by Raimel Tapia in 2019 are at risk in 2020 given his marginal plate skills and underwhelming batted ball metrics.
Mar 9 2020 12:04am
Jeff Samardzija's strong 2019 has escalated his draft stock in 2020. Here's why you shouldn't take the bait.
Mar 7 2020 1:04am
The healthy version of Yandy Diaz in 2019 featured a mix of power and plate discipline that makes him one of the better overlooked 2020 breakout targets in the game.
Mar 2 2020 1:04am
Max Fried is one of several young starters whose late-season surge in 2019 positions them well for a breakout in 2020.
Feb 29 2020 1:04am
Kevin Newman is one of several promising middle infielders that should carry extra appeal to those employing a LIMA strategy in their 2020 drafts.
Feb 24 2020 1:04am
The ability of Lance McCullers to command the strike zone and limit homers by keeping the ball on the ground gives him added appeal to owners intending to employ a LIMA draft strategy.
Feb 22 2020 1:05am
Greg Bird could provide some sneaky value with TEX in 2020 if he can finally stay healthy enough to turn his power skills into consistent results.
Feb 17 2020 1:04am

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