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Educating and connecting people through the game of baseball. Co-Founded by @MikeTampellini and @DanKaplan44

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Baseball Connect
10 months
Exciting News for Baseball Professionals! Introducing the NEW MLB Jobs Page on Baseball Connect! We couldn’t be more excited to launch this page because as former baseball job seekers ourselves, we know the stress and difficulty of checking all 30 MLB team’s websites and every
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Excited to be on @FoulTerritoryTV today to talk about the latest Baseball innovations and making it easy for everyone to learn more about the game we all love! #growthegame
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Foul Territory
1 year
Get your Thursday dose of spicy baseball 🌶️⚾️ Today's special guests: 🔥 @Yankees ' @HipHipJose5 🎙️ MLB Sr Insider @Ken_Rosenthal ⚾️ @DanKaplan44 & @MikeTampellini ⚾️ @js9inningsmedia ▶️
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Baseball Connect
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Exciting update! We're thrilled to share some awesome news. Last week, our team had the opportunity to create a custom visual that was featured on the Chicago Cubs' pregame segment. It was a humbling moment for us, and we couldn't be prouder of the recognition our work has
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Baseball Connect
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Here’s one interesting concept not talked about too frequently: Spin Decay As a ball travels in flight toward the plate, it will begin to lose a percentage% of its spin for time spent in the air. In this clip we can see the spin start to change as it gets closer to the plate.
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Baseball Connect
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🚀 Exciting News from Baseball Connect! Join us for our upcoming live conversation, "From Aspiring to Analyst: Building a Career in Baseball through Pitching Analysis" featuring Rich Birfer ( @richardbirfs ), Manager of Pitching Analysis for the Texas Rangers. 📅 Date: Thursday,
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Baseball Connect
10 months
Here's data on Spin Efficiency by pitch type! When we consider a traditional over the top thrower we might expect to see these ranges. There is always a degree of variation when it comes to this, so its best to use these as a guide or educational reference! Spin Efficiency is a
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Baseball Connect
1 year
Here’s how we visualize Extension! Extension is a measurement that defines how far down the mound a pitcher’s release point is relative to the rubber. In other words, Extension measures how far toward home plate the pitcher releases the ball. Extension is mostly used as an
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Baseball Connect
10 months
The Cincinnati Reds are hiring for a Minor League Hitting Coordinator! This role will primarily oversee and lead the individual development of Minor League hitters and hitting coaches. Here are some more details on responsibilities that come with the job: Creating a Hitting
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Baseball Connect
1 year
Can you visualize what bat speed looks like? A higher bat speed helps hitters get to pitches they may have previously missed, expanding their hitting zones and making them harder to pitch to! See how we breakdown bat speed in our latest video at
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Baseball Connect
9 months
Here's a glance at our MLB Jobs page on Baseball Connect! Whether you're a dedicated fan or a seasoned professional, our MLB Jobs Page is your one-stop destination for monitoring the latest job openings within Major League Baseball. 💼 We provide direct links to the career
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Baseball Connect
1 year
Baseball Connect is now officially live at There are 70+ videos ready to access for free! We can’t wait to interact and hear what you all think about our content and start conversations on your favorite topics within the game!
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Baseball Connect
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Hawk-eye is an advanced video capture and data collecting system that can be found in all 30 MLB parks! Here a summary on how it works and what you need to know: Hawk-eye’s camera array system consists of 12 cameras placed throughout the ballpark, positioned so that any area
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Baseball Connect
1 year
We couldn't be more excited to finally introduce our new and exciting platform called Baseball Connect! BC aims to connect and educate players, coaches, fans, and professionals on the latest concepts and innovations within the game. Baseball Connect is set to launch later today
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Baseball Connect
7 months
We're hosting a free call with Ryan McLaughlin, Player Development Strategist for the Seattle Mariners! Our conversation with Ryan will be centered around "Player Development Strategy and Analytics." When: Thursday, December 28th at 6:00pm EST What: An in-depth conversation
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Baseball Connect
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The Tigers are hiring an exciting entry level role for those interested in a career in Pro Scouting! This Associate position will put the person in direct contact with baseball ops and scouting groups in the front office. This role deals with player target lists, salary arb,
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Baseball Connect
1 year
Start your Baseball week with a great conversation about skill acquisition for young baseball players and how that evolves into advanced training at the pro level between us and the guys over at @FoulTerritoryTV ! Analytics and fundamentals go hand in hand, and we’re grateful to
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Baseball Connect
11 months
We could not be more excited to announce our first ever Live Q&A Baseball Discussion with @sabr on Thursday August 31st at 8pm EDT using Twitter Spaces! Featuring SABR’s @No_Little_Plans Rob Arthur, and our founders @DanKaplan44 and @MikeTampellini , we will be having an
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Baseball Connect
8 months
Thank you to the McCormack Sport Management group for sharing the exciting news that our Co-Founder @DanKaplan44 is taking on a new role in MLB as the Manager of Advance Scouting for the Washington Nationals!
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McCormack Department of Sport Management
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McCormack on the Move! Announcing: Dan Kaplan BS '17, Manager of Advance Scouting, @Nationals Congrats Dan! #McCormackProud
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Baseball Connect
8 months
Spin Direction refers to the direction a thrown ball is spinning, which directly affects the movement of the pitch. We read Spin Direction the same way we tell time on a clock! Our graphic shows which pitch types typically fall under which hours on the clock!
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Baseball Connect
1 year
We had the opportunity to go on @FoulTerritory and talk with @aj_pierzynskiFT , @ErikKratz31 and @scottbraun about implementing modern day Baseball Analytics into player development. In this clip, we talk about how pro teams approach in-game results compared to the underlying
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Baseball Connect
1 year
Love this article by @enosarris Here’s how we’d visualize a sweeper This pitch is a variation of a slider and when we look at an X-Y plot its common for a sweeper to fall into the green circle These possess a large amount of horizontal movement and live around the 0’ IVB line
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Baseball’s trendy new pitch, the sweeper, has its problems. The solutions are old-school. With @FabianArdaya
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Baseball Connect
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The Baltimore Orioles are hiring for a Pro Scouting Analyst Fellowship! This role involves responsibilities related to evaluating professional baseball players, both in the United States and abroad. Here is a summarized breakdown of the main responsibilities: This role
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Baseball Connect
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As we approach the 20th anniversary of the book "Moneyball" by Michael Lewis, it's fascinating to look back and see how far baseball analytics have come since then What was once considered a controversial approach to building a winning team has now become commonplace in the
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Baseball Connect
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The Cincinnati Reds are hiring for a Major League Hitting Analyst Intern! Department: Baseball Operations with the Major League Team Reports To: Major League Hitting Coach Role Summary: Join the Cincinnati Reds as a Major League Hitting Analyst Intern and play a pivotal role
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Baseball Connect
8 months
For anyone looking to work for an MLB Team, you may have heard the term “Baseball Ops” used a lot. But what exactly does it mean? What tasks does it cover? Baseball operations is a section of a Major League club’s front offices that handles all aspects of running the baseball
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Baseball Connect
1 year
@Rapsodo is a ball-tracking technology that blends radar with optical tracking of ball movement. Here’s a summary on how it works and what you need to know: To measure ball movement from batted balls or pitches thrown, Rapsodo measures the spin rate and axis of the ball to
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Baseball Connect
8 months
Did you know one of the largest departments for an MLB organization is Player Development? Here’s a glimpse of what it covers: Often termed "minor league operations," this dynamic department is dedicated to nurturing growth in every facet of players and staff. 🛠️ Structure &
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Baseball Connect
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Exciting News from Baseball Connect! Join us for a Zoom conversation on launching your MLB career with a special guest speaker, Tyrone Brooks ( @tbrooksBIN ), Senior Director, Front Office and Field Staff Diversity Pipeline Program at Major League Baseball. 📅 Date: Thursday,
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Baseball Connect
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In the world of baseball scouting, it's not just about being "right" from the start – it's about the Process. From assessing raw talent to witnessing growth, the scouting process is an art in itself. Having the proper process in place will show you are ready and capable of being
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Baseball Connect
7 months
You gotta have "feel"! One of our favorite conversations in baseball is talking about how "feel" is so important to working within the game. You may have heard about it, but in baseball circles, it's crucial to have. Having "feel" is all about having great situational
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Baseball Connect
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🌟 Join us for a live discussion! 🌟 "Scouting in Major League Baseball and Breaking into the Game!" Join us for a live event with Jonah Rosenthal, Area Scouting Supervisor for the Los Angeles Dodgers where we'll talk about scouting, working in professional baseball, and his
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Baseball Connect
1 year
Both True Spin and Spin Efficiency define the same measurement, but are displayed in two different formats. Here’s how Spin Efficiency is calculated: True spin is the raw value, for example: 1500 rpms. While Spin Efficiency is represented by a percentage, and is calculated by
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Baseball Connect
1 year
What is Spin Efficiency? Spin Efficiency (aka True Spin) measures the amount of spin that contributes to a pitch’s movement. To determine a pitch’s Spin Efficiency, we’ll first need to understand the difference between gyro and transverse spin. A ball thrown with 100% spin
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Baseball Connect
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Learning how to analyze a pitch movement plot can help you break down data like the pro teams. This is commonly used in Pitching Development, where movement data is displayed using an X-Y plot. The X-axis shows horizontal movement, while the Y-axis
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Baseball Connect
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What is Spin Efficiency? Spin Efficiency (aka True Spin) measures the amount of spin that contributes to a pitch’s movement. To determine a pitch’s Spin Efficiency, we’ll first need to understand the difference between gyro and transverse spin. A ball thrown with 100% spin
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Baseball Connect
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🌟 Join us for a special event! 🌟 "Scouting in Major League Baseball and Breaking into the Game!" Join us for a live event with Jonah Rosenthal, Area Scouting Supervisor for the Los Angeles Dodgers where we'll talk about scouting, working in professional baseball, and his
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Baseball Connect
1 year
Here’s the numbers! Felix Bautista’s Splitter Movement Data: 7’ Vertical 6’ Horizontal 50%~ Strikeout rate 🤌
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Alex Fast
1 year
More unreal stats about Félix Bautista: His 66 Ks is more than any starter on CLE, COL, KCR and OAK.
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Baseball Connect
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The New York Mets are hiring for a Player Development Associate! 🏢 Job Title: Player Development Associate Job Description: The New York Mets are dedicated to cultivating talent and optimizing player performance. They are on the lookout for a committed Player Development
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Baseball Connect
6 months
The Baltimore Orioles are looking for a Baseball Strategy Fellow for this upcoming season! This is a great opportunity to assist in creating analytical tools for Baseball Operations and researching economic trends that will affect player acquisition. You will also work closely
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Baseball Connect
6 months
We've got a special event lined up for next Tuesday! Join us for a live conversation with a true baseball heavyweight, Dan Evans, former GM for the Los Angeles Dodgers Date: Tuesday, January 23rd @ 6 PM EST To secure your spot, register for free at:
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Baseball Connect
1 year
Here’s a quick guide to Pitching Statistics! Learn the basis behind ERA, FIP, xFIP, SIERA, wOBA and K%. While each may have their own pros and cons. It’s important to develop a core understanding of these to help lay the foundation when utilizing public run prevention metrics.
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Baseball Connect
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Here’s a sample video on what you can expect to learn and the type of unique content we’ve created for you: "What is Spin Rate?"
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Baseball Connect
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"Launch Your MLB Career" Conversation with Tyrone Brooks and Baseball Connect! Join us for a Zoom conversation on launching your MLB career with a special guest speaker, Tyrone Brooks, Senior Director, Front Office and Field Staff Diversity Pipeline Program at Major League
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Baseball Connect
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Do you want to work as a Scout in the MLB? Take this advice from Dodgers' Area Scouting Supervisor, Jonah Rosenthal: "Just write reports, even if they're bad!" Put yourself ahead of others in the interview process, even if you haven't had any formal scouting/reporting
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Baseball Connect
1 year
This is how we visualize Vertical and Horizontal Approach Angle! Vertical Approach Angle (VAA) and Horizontal Approach Angle (HAA) are both metrics that describe the angle at which the ball crosses home plate Simply put, VAA measures the steepness of a
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Baseball Connect
1 year
Have you ever heard of SQL? It's a computer programming language that helps people manage and analyze large amounts of data. Many industries use SQL to make better decisions based on data, including sports. In baseball, teams collect over thousands of data points about
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Baseball Connect
8 months
We want to express our gratitude to everyone who joined us for the "Launching Your MLB Career Conversation" on Thursday night! For those who couldn't make it or want to revisit the conversation, we're thrilled to announce that the recorded version is now available on YouTube!
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Baseball Connect
10 months
Check this out! Matt Waldron is the only pitcher in MLB that throws a knuckleball. This pitch has been very effective as opponents are hitting .219 against it! But what is a Knuckleball? A knuckleball is a pitch that lacks significant spin, causing it to move erratically.
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Baseball Connect
11 months
“Launch angle" has become a common buzzword in baseball, but relying on average launch angle to evaluate a players performance might be misleading. Instead, it can be more useful to look at the median launch angle, which takes into account the distribution of a hitter's batted
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Baseball Connect
1 year
Shohei Ohtani - Slider 84 mph -17 inches horizontal break 1 inch of vertical break 40% usage rate
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Baseball Connect
1 year
Attention all baseball fans and scouts alike! Let's take a moment to appreciate the beauty and significance of scouting in our beloved game. Despite technological advancements and data analytics, scouting is still a crucial skill within the game. In fact, with the influx of
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@BSBL_Connect
Baseball Connect
10 months
Baseball Connect is the resource we dreamt of having when we ventured into the industry many years ago. Do you remember when you first started out? How did you learn what you needed to know? At times, we found that learning about baseball analytics, technology, or
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Baseball Connect
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Fielding Independent Pitching (FIP) is a pitching metric that is better for measuring how a pitcher truly performed in a game or season compared to stats like ERA. FIP isolated the factors that a pitcher has CONTROL over, which are what we should really be looking at!
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Baseball Connect
1 year
@EvanDrellich To say its an "arms race to nowhere" would discredit most advancements in other industries that rely on data to make decisions Analytics are just “advanced” pieces of information. They usually stem from either data or statistics, which can’t be measured with the human eye, but
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Baseball Connect
1 year
Here’s a rough visualization of Spin Direction This can help you understand where each pitch falls It’s by no means 100% accurate b/c there’s a ton of variability with pitch classifications but you might expect this for an over the top or 3/4 arm slot
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Baseball Connect
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Let’s talk scouting defense. When we scout a player, they may be able to make flashy plays like these that light up a crowd, but how good are they at making the routine ones that happen far more often in the game? That’s what matters most to a team.
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Baseball Connect
10 months
When we say our goal is to make Baseball more enjoyable, we mean every aspect of the game, and this is a big one. Many players from Latin countries come from humble beginnings and sacrifice their families and countries to carve a better life in baseball.
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Baseball Connect
7 months
We're hiring! Join the Baseball Connect team as a Social Media Intern! Are you a social media-savvy individual with a passion and strong knowledge of professional baseball? Look no further – we're hiring a Social Media Intern to join our innovative team! About Us: Baseball
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@BSBL_Connect
Baseball Connect
11 months
Our Twitter Live Space with Society for American Baseball Research (SABR) is tonight at 8pm est! We’ll talk about our Baseball Connect platform, the #SABRAnalytics Certification program, the latest events in the game, and growing your career in baseball!
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Baseball Connect
11 months
Here's data on the MLB average Spin Rate by pitch type! We know that crafting a successful pitch involves many components between mechanics, command, velocity and other traits. Spin Rate is a data point that can help describe a pitch’s potential for movement. It’s the
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Baseball Connect
1 year
@LanceBroz Could be partly due to this too!
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Baseball Connect
1 year
Here’s one interesting concept not talked about too frequently: Spin Decay As a ball travels in flight toward the plate, it will begin to lose a percentage% of its spin for time spent in the air. In this clip we can see the spin start to change as it gets closer to the plate.
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Baseball Connect
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⚾ The Arizona Diamondbacks are hiring for a Baseball Operations/Player Personnel Intern! 🐍 🏢 Job Title: Intern, Baseball Operations/Player Personnel Position Summary: The Arizona Diamondbacks are on the lookout for a full-season intern to join their Baseball Operations
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Baseball Connect
1 year
Want to learn about how MLB front offices evaluate players in season? Take Alonso here, who has a career BABIP of .263, but has a .188 now. BABIP tells us that he is likely to have a much more productive 2nd half! Check out our What is BABIP video to learn more about this term
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Baseball Connect
5 months
Check out our MLB Jobs page on Baseball Connect! Our Jobs page is perfect for aspiring baseball professionals looking to get their foot in the door in the MLB, or current baseball professionals looking for a new opportunity. Our comprehensive MLB Jobs Page is your one-stop
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Baseball Connect
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𝗪𝗲’𝗿𝗲 𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗰𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗺 𝗺𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝘂𝗮𝗹, 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗕𝗖 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗱𝗼𝘄𝗻𝘀! Our whole mission is to make understanding concepts in Baseball easier and more entertaining than ever. In this BC Breakdown,
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Baseball Connect
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⚾ Job Alert: Player Development Intern with the Los Angeles Dodgers!🌟 The Los Angeles Dodgers are looking for a Player Development Intern. This 3-month program is designed to provide exposure to various facets of Player Development while fostering a passion for both baseball
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Baseball Connect
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Here’s how @TrackManBB differs from other ball tracking technology like Rapsodo: Trackman derives movement metrics by using Doppler radar technology to track a ball over the entire trajectory of its path from release point through the end of any given play. From this, Trackman
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Baseball Connect
1 year
How we teach baseball stats in 3 mins or less. By making it so easy your mother can understand: 1⃣Simple explanations w/ custom visuals 2⃣Both video + blog versions 3⃣Translatable into any language 4⃣Sorted by intro to advanced topics 5⃣Free! Here's how it looks on our site:
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Baseball Connect
9 months
In the world of baseball player development, an increasingly popular tool is the integration of high-speed video cameras for both hitters and pitchers. This type of video involves the use of high-frame-rate cameras in order to see movement frame-by-frame. Actions such as a
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Baseball Connect
11 months
In baseball, a "sweeper" is a type of breaking ball that has a lot of horizontal movement, usually in the opposite direction of a pitcher's arm side. Here’s a simple way to visualize a Sweeper on an X-Y plot. You might find it anywhere in the highlighted green circle. This
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Baseball Connect
1 year
This was the initial draft of our website. In beginning stages, we had to re-think the best way for how someone would learn about baseball from topics covered, to the order and presentation. 90+ videos later, a sleek design, and we had our final product. Looking back, we can't
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Baseball Connect
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The Baltimore Orioles are hiring for a Major League Strategy Fellow Here's an opportunity to contribute to advance scouting, player development, and coaching efforts at the Major League level. **Primary Responsibilities:** 1. **Mechanical Analysis:** Provide in-depth
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Baseball Connect
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Do you love baseball and want to learn more about analytics? Here's a stat that could change the way you evaluate a player's offensive performance! You can use the stat "BABIP" as a way to look more closely at how players fared on only balls put into
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Baseball Connect
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Have you been wanting insight into how players are evaluated in the league? Check out this clip from our interview with Ryan McLaughlin, Player Development Strategist with the Seattle Mariners, talking about how players are evaluated based on a timeline of development. It’s not
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Baseball Connect
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Here’s a video of us explaining what Baseball Connect is and why we decided to create it - Mike and Dan, Co-Founders
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Baseball Connect
7 months
Missed last night's event? Check out the recording here on YouTube: We spoke with Ryan McLaughlin ( @ry_mcl21 ), Player Development Strategist for the Seattle Mariners, who gave us an entire presentation on the Player Development Process! His 30-minute
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Baseball Connect
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Love seeing your favorite players hit homers and extra-base hits? Check out our video on 'Barrels' to learn more about the types of batted balls that lead to most home runs and extra-base hits! We've covered Exit Velocity and Launch Angle in recent videos. Now, let's delve into
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Baseball Connect
7 months
Motivated to take your baseball skills to the next level? Check out our FREE educational course called Baseball Connect "Launch"! We used our industry knowledge and expertise to create the most impactful core learning experience to help those who aspire to work, coach, or play
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Baseball Connect
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Join us tonight for a live conversation! We're hosting a Google Meet call on launching your MLB career, featuring a special guest speaker, Tyrone Brooks, Senior Director, Front Office, and Field Staff Diversity Pipeline Program at Major League Baseball. 🚀 "Launch Your MLB
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Baseball Connect
1 year
Landing your dream job in Baseball is already a difficult task and we’re here to help you put yourself in the best position possible when interview time comes, usually in October-December of each year. MLB, MILB and NCAA seasons are all underway, which means there’s no better
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Baseball Connect
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We need this on every broadcast 🔥
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Baseball Connect
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Here’s why Mariano Rivera’s cutter was elite: - Plus Movement Profile - Above Average Velocity - Incredible Command Pitch Profile: 92 mph 11’ Vertical Break -5’ Horizontal Break 90% usage rate 👀
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Baseball Connect
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@alexmayer34 For anyone who loves Baseball, if you’re not following @alexmayer34 you’re doing yourself a disservice. One of the great people and voices in the game helping shed some niche knowledge on a daily basis.
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Baseball Connect
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How to measure an efficient swing: By using Vertical Bat Angle! Vertical Bat Angle is a measure of the barrel’s angle parallel to the ground at time of impact. For example, when the barrel of the bat is held flat and parallel with the knob, the Vertical Bat Angle will be 0.
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Baseball Connect
9 months
The Phillies now have the two hardest throwing lefty pitchers in the game, Jose Alvarado and now Gregory Soto, whose FB Averages 98.7 mph While Soto does throw the heater at an elite level, what if we told you the reason he is so elite derives more from this pitch, the slider?
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Baseball Connect
1 year
Have you heard of "Attack Angle" in baseball? It's a key metric that measures the vertical angle of a bat as it approaches the ball during a swing. Positive attack angles - where the bat is angled upward toward the ball - can lead to more fly balls and potentially more extra
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Baseball Connect
7 months
Join us for another exciting live conversation!! We will be discussing the impact of Baseball Analytics on Player Development with @ry_mcl21 who is the Player Development Strategist for the Seattle Mariners! When: 12/28 @ 6pm EST Sign up:
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Baseball Connect
1 year
The aspect of our website we’re most excited to bring to you is our BC Launch Platform BC Launch is our interactive, guided educational system where you can learn more about your favorite topics within the game organized by four different tracks: Player Development, Analytics,
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Baseball Connect
7 months
The Astros are hiring! This analyst position helps evaluate, analyze and integrate different streams of info to help with the decision-making process for the MLB Draft. Experience with SQL, R, video editing software and more is preferred! Apply here:
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Baseball Connect
1 year
What is Slugging Percentage? Slugging Percentage works similarly to Batting Average, but instead it applies a weight equal to the number of bases each hit is worth. These figures are weighted because each hit type has a different impact on run-scoring values. We use Slugging
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Baseball Connect
7 months
The Brewers are hiring a Player Info Associate who will work directly with Major and Minor League Advance Scouting. This role will assist with the automated process as well as help optimize the process. Apply here:
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Baseball Connect
8 months
The Kansas City Royals are hiring for a Pro Player Analyst! 🏢 Job Title: Pro Player Analyst Job Summary: The Kansas City Royals Baseball Club invites a dynamic and motivated analyst to join their team. Under the guidance of the Director of Research & Development and the
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Baseball Connect
7 months
The Marlins are hiring an entry level Baseball Analytics intern! In this role, the intern will: - expand analytical strategy - create new reports and applications - improve existing processes - perform ad-hoc projects - present results Apply here:
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Baseball Connect
1 year
Are you familiar with the pitching metric SIERA? SIERA, or Skill Interactive Earned Run Average, is a stat that was created to account for the quality of contact on batted balls to better analyze a pitcher’s sole impact on their performance. Think of SIERA as the wOBA of ERA
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Baseball Connect
1 year
The direction a baseball is spinning from helps tell us how it will move, that’s why Spin Direction is an important metric when learning to throw or identify a pitch To visualize spin direction, think of it like reading a clock! Just as the hands point in a direction indicating
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Baseball Connect
9 months
📣 The Atlanta Braves are hiring for a Player Development Video and Information Trainee! 🌟 POSITION OVERVIEW: Become a Player Development Video and Information Trainee with the Atlanta Braves and provide a vital service to one of their affiliates. Your role involves charting
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Baseball Connect
1 year
Scouting is an essential part of player evaluation That’s why on our site we’ve created an entire educational Track dedicated to learning some of the core principles in scouting! From videos on “what is the 20-80 scale” to learning more about a players
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Baseball Connect
1 year
Let’s do a deeper dive into that Aroldis Chapman Sinker from last night! Chapman is having a fantastic season and is having some noticeable changes in both his stuff and pitch usage! Check out our graphic on this pitch and tell us, what do you see here? What can we learn?
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Baseball Connect
1 year
Baseball Connect is about bringing people within the game together Saving time in learning the information you need and giving back to others to get to the next level If we can grow and push the game forward together, baseball will be in a better place
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Baseball Connect
1 year
Here’s a clip of how our site looks when searching for Baseball Operations content! On BC you’ll find over 90 free videos, organized into educational tracks to help you learn faster And to retain the information easier the content is presented in a simple and visual manner
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