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TDA Baseball is a blog that provides a place where the everyday baseball fan can expand their understanding of the game.

[perry nadreau ✞ @perry_nadreau]

Wrote about some thoughts on the new arm angle data available to the public. Big thanks to @choice_fielder and the incredible visualizations he’s created! Can find the article below @TheDrummeyAngle

https://t.co/exI2MK1KbT

[Dylan Drummey @DrummeyDylan]

I am incredibly excited to announce that I will be joining the Cubs Baseball Sciences department following graduation as a Computer Vision Analyst! I am incredibly appreciative of everyone who has helped along the way, and looking forward to this next step!

[perry nadreau ✞ @perry_nadreau]

Got a little bit of writing in with @TheDrummeyAngle check out an overview on the new bat tracking data ⬇️

https://t.co/1sXTM5k1wn

[TDA Baseball @TDABaseballSite]

We are looking to hire!
If you are interested in working for us we are looking for help in the following areas
Writing
Editing
Social Media
Working for TDA is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to work in baseball. So if you have any interest please DM us!
#baseball #mlb

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Cardinals acquired Romero in 2022 for Edmundo Sosa and that trade is paying off big time. Despite the very disappointing season so far for the Birds, Romero and closer Ryan Helsley have joined to make an elite bullpen duo. Romero has definitely been a welcomed surprise.
#stl #phi

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Player Highlight
Cardinals LHP JoJo Romero
2024 stats
20 games
21.1 IP
1.27 ERA
2.27 FIP
324 ERA+
29.9% K%
5.2% BB%
91st per xERA
84th per Whiff%
94th per Hard-Hit%
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Check out our newest article
How have Notable Relievers Transitioned to Starters?
By: Andrew Sumikawa
Andrew analyzes how a few previous relief pitchers are doing as starters.

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“@N_ducote37 & I will be taking a leave of absence from TDA as we complete our internships. We are selecting a new in-term president - @jscud23. I completely believe in his ability to continue generating great sabermetric content for the new fan.”

- @DrummeyDylan, Founder of TDA

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Part 2

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Announcement of Job/Internships from the TDA staff over the summer! Great to see our Staff moving up in the baseball world. If you want to get involved in TDA send us a DM!
@DrummeyDylan @jscud23 @smitty_archie @YaleIan @Zack_Bryant6 @N_ducote37

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While they are a huge part of pitching some guys are highly successful without them. Missing barrels and limiting free bases can be just as important
#baseball #mlb #oakland #Athletics #stats #analytics #stats #strikeout

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Stat of the Week
Despite being in the 10th percentile or below in Velo, Whiff% and K%. A’s RP TJ McFarland ranks in the 90th percentile or higher in xERA, BB%, Barrel%, HardHit%, and GB%.

This is a prime example of sometimes Velo and Strikeouts don’t have to mean everything.

[Dylan Drummey @DrummeyDylan]

I’m really excited to announce that I have accepted a position with the Milwaukee Brewers as a Baseball Research & Innovation Intern this summer. Thankful for everyone who has helped me on this journey! #ThisIsMyCrew

[TDA Baseball @TDABaseballSite]

Best season (2009)
34 starts
214.1 IP
3.23 ERA
3.96 FIP
1.101 WHIP
18.6% K%
6.7% BB%
124 ERA+
3.9 bWAR

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#mlb #baseball #phillies #philly #phi #dodgers #la #LosAngeles #padres #sd #sandiego #houston #astros #brewers #Milwaukee #orioles #baltimore #marlins #miami #detriot

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Random Player of the Week
LHP Randy Wolf
PHI, LAD, SDP, HOU, MIL, BAL, MIA, DET
1999-2012,2014-2015

Career stats
390 games
2328.1 IP
4.24 ERA
4.38 FIP
1.349 WHIP
18.2% K%
8.3% BB%
99 ERA+
22.8 bWAR

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He has a lot of power and still manages a high BB%. He is off to a hot start in 2024 as well with a 132 wRC+ in 11 games in AA. While he is blocked in the majors by some good catching depth, he could be a trade piece or earn a spot with an injury.
#baseball #mlb #cardinals

[TDA Baseball @TDABaseballSite]

Prospect Highlight:
C Jimmy Crooks 22
#11 in STL system
2023 stats in High A
114 games
12 HRs
29 2Bs
21% K%
11% BB%
122 wRC+
.162 ISO
Crooks was a 4th round pick in the 2022 draft and has done nothing but hit since getting drafted.
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Reliever:
MIA RHP Declan Cronin
3 games
5.0 IP
0 Runs
1 Hit
7/0 K/BB
0.00 ERA
0.35 FIP
1.47 xFIP
.063 BA against
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#baseball #mlb #marlins #miami #mia #bluejays #toranto #tor #oakland #athletics #oak

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Players of the Week
4/28-5/4

Hitter:
OAK OF JJ Bleady
22 PAs
7 Hits
3 2Bs
3 HRs
8 RBIs
2/5 K/BB
1.118 SLG
1.663 OPS
.660 wOBA
343 wRC+

Starter:
TOR RHP Kevin Gausman
2 Starts
12.1 IP
1 ER
13/2 K/BB
0.73 ERA
2.58 FIP
2.77 xFIP
.178 BA against
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This has been a theme for him all year with a 52% three true outcome percentage. This is a snapshot of what the game is nowadays with more and more players having statlines like this.
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#mlb #mariners #seattle #baseball #homerun #sportscenter #espn #analytics #stats #SEA

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Stat of the week
Jorge Polanco over the last week
24 PAs
.261 BA
.813 OPS
2 HRs
12 Ks
1 BB

Absolutely unreal statline the last week from Polanco. 63% of his PAs have ended in one of the three true outcomes.
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