The rest of the MLB world maybe going crazy of the Astros and their "buzzers" but this has made my day. Set a pretty high moment to try and surpass for the year though.
Right now I cannot think of a higher complement than this, thank you Tom for your kind words.
Terrific stuff from a once-aspiring saberist.
The one interesting thing about "positioning" is that we're using data after the fact. You could make the case that Baez was not positioned optimally. You can ALSO make the case that he was positioned optimally, and...
Pregame Conference Question
What is it like to have an away game atmosphere even when you're at home.
Harper - I'll let Bobby answer that as he has experience in Kansas with this.
Savage 😂😂😂
We think these are the scenarios for tomorrow.
A low scoring Mexico win sends USA home.
USA need Mexico to win but concede 8+ runs to win the group.
Assuming it doesn't go beyond 9 innings, it gets more complicated if we go to extras.
Realistically, there were 3 scenarios for @GB_Baseball
Go one better than last time - 2 wins
Secure automatic qualification - 1 win
Take a step back - 0 wins
GB led USA, out-hit Mexico, and led Italy, before picking up the invaluable win against Brazil.
Simply stunning, guys
Game One Opener: Team GB hang tough early, but Mexico pulls away late to win 8–2 in Houston 🇲🇽⚾
Read Russell's "live from Houston" report 👇
https://t.co/cFkvyPyT83
Rosters revealed with less than 4 weeks to the WBC
🇺🇸 flexes a superteam
🇵🇷 gets gutted by insurance chaos
🇯🇵 is far more than Ohtani
🇩🇴 brings unreal vibes
🇬🇧 might just be dangerous…
Strap in — this could be the greatest World Baseball Classic yet.
https://t.co/JxfyhwY9UZ
Roster has been released and the big name himself @REassom gives us his projected starting nine for @GB_Baseball at the @WBCBaseball.
The first game is just 4 weeks, do you agree with Russell's choices?
Latest Pod is here.
John is joined by Andy Brown and @GBbaseballwomen's Katherine Golik to discuss the glory of the European Women's Baseball Championship from last year.
https://t.co/s0U48XvHji