Nick Bledsoe

Software Engineer | Sports Analytics

[Nick Bledsoe @BledsoeNick]

I built a dashboard that scrapes and aggregates data to help identify potential Rule 5 candidates. Track eligibility, AAA advanced metrics, org rankings & more - all in one place.
👉 https://t.co/OzBu5xrdTZ

[Nick Bledsoe @BledsoeNick]

Might’ve went unnoticed but Tarik Skubal just set the all-time record for K/9 in a single Postseason (min 15 IP):

1. 𝐒𝐤𝐮𝐛𝐚𝐥 (𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓) - 𝟏𝟓.𝟔𝟖 🔥
2. Gerrit Cole (2020) - 14.72
3. Chris Sale (2018) - 14.09
4. Walker Buehler (2020) - 14.04
5. Andrew Miller (2016) - 13.97

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Sean Manaea’s 2025 was the continuation of his mid-2024 revamp: lower arm slot, simplified mix, more strikes. Promising stuff, but think another pitch could go a long way. #LGM

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Big thank you to @ProspectSavant for allowing me to utilize some of the amazing work they are producing (ProspectScores & advanced StatCast metrics) within the dashboard

[Nick Bledsoe @BledsoeNick]

I built a dashboard that scrapes and aggregates data to help identify potential Rule 5 candidates. Track eligibility, AAA advanced metrics, org rankings & more - all in one place.
👉 https://t.co/OzBu5xrdTZ

[Nick Bledsoe @BledsoeNick]

More interesting #StanleyCup statistics. Calculated average shift length across the playoffs for both the #Oilers and #Panthers . Very clear difference in approach

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LHP Kash Mayfield was also who I picked as the big piece in a #Padres Luis Robert trade. 2B/SS Cobb Hightower is the most exciting name in this group in my opinion, second best bat in the Padres system. This type of return for Robert, currently, seems wildly optimistic though.

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Luis Robert is looking much better since taking a few days off. The swing and miss is still prevalent, but he is at least back to being productive again. Let his value keep rising. Since the break:

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Chase Meidroth is the White Sox's future at shortstop.

Already a top 5 defensive SS in MLB:
- T5 in SS OAA (4)
- 16.9 Fangraph DEF/per 162 pace - would be highest for a Sox SS since Alexei Ramirez in 2011

Current 5.7 WAR/per 162 pace - would be the best by a Sox SS since 1964

[Nick Bledsoe @BledsoeNick]

Well, well, well. Apparently the Sox staff and I are on the same page. Biggest change in Luis Robert's swing his first game back? My #1 suggested mechanical fix, closing his stance 👀

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Evaluating Luis Robert Jr. - Slumping, not sinking....a thread:

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[Nick Bledsoe @BledsoeNick]

Evaluating Luis Robert Jr. - Slumping, not sinking....a thread:

[Nick Bledsoe @BledsoeNick]

Excited to be featured in a great day of White Sox news on a great podcast. Go check it out to hear my fixes for Andrew Vaughn (42:00 mark) @SoxMachine

[Josh Nelson - Sox Machine @soxmachine_josh]

Good morning, White Sox fans.

NEW @SoxMachine Podcast
⚾️ White Sox transition of power is established
⚾️ Are Tauchman/Meidroth ideal 1-2 hitters?
⚾️ Elko's second chance
⚾️ Hello, Kyle Teel
⚾️ Will the Sox have regret not drafting Jac Caglianone?

https://t.co/ZfIAoU3NPB

[Nick Bledsoe @BledsoeNick]

pt 3

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I created a development plan to fix Andrew Vaughn..a thread:

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pt 2

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Fun Fact: The Phillies just became the worst defensive team to make the playoffs since Baseball Savant started tracking outs above average in 2016. Their -37 OAA in 2022 is the 7th worst among all teams since 2016.

[Philadelphia Phillies @Phillies]

Did you miss us, October?

#RingTheBell

[Nick Bledsoe @BledsoeNick]

Thanks to the lockout I’ve been looking at data for 2021 American League hitters. Decided to see if there was a correlation between weight/height and offensive WAR generated per game. Some interesting results.

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Continuing this thought:

Unfortunately for Gallo, he plays in the AL East. The division that leads all of MLB in runs prevented by the shift. Highlighted by the Rays who are head and shoulders above every other team.

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Some Context:

The shift is getting much more effective. There was a 1187% increase in the amount of runs prevented by the shift in 2010 vs 2021.

2021 saw a new league record with 502 rTS, with the Tigers also setting a single season record with 47.

[Nick Bledsoe @BledsoeNick]

Some Context:

The shift is getting much more effective. There was a 1187% increase in the amount of runs prevented by the shift in 2010 vs 2021.

2021 saw a new league record with 502 rTS, with the Tigers also setting a single season record with 47.

[FOX Sports: MLB @MLBONFOX]

Should MLB ban the shift?

[Illinois Tech Pitching Development @ILTechPitchDev]

We’ve started experimenting with mechanical analysis using Human Pose Examination with the help of @BledsoeNick. Looking forward to seeing how this can help us improve going forward!