Jake Stone

Manager, Staff Development | @Nationals

University of Iowa Alum | @UIBASEManagers

#SABRAnalytics Instructor | @SABR

YouTube: #SimpleSabermetrics 👇🏻

[Jake Stone @SimpleSaberBSB]

Happy #OpeningDay!⚾️

@MLB is rolling out the ABS (Automated Balls & Strikes) Challenge system for the FIRST time in 2026.

Want to understand how it works (and why it matters)? Check out this video ⬇️

https://t.co/96uURTgmr3

[Penn State Baseball @PennStateBASE]

Congrats to @SimpleSaberBSB on accepting a position with the Washington Nationals!

Thank You to Jake for everything he did for our program in 6+ seasons as Director of Operations and Player Development!

#WeAre

[Jake Stone @SimpleSaberBSB]

I can’t thank @PennStateBASE enough for an incredible 6+ years. Keep raising the bar.

I wouldn’t be the person I am today without the help of the players, the staff, and of course the manager team’s help along the way.

We will certainly miss calling Happy Valley home. #WeAre

[Jake Stone @SimpleSaberBSB]

Incredibly excited about the next chapter... @Nationals

[Alex Fast @AlexFast8]

Another fantastic video from an incredibly under-followed account.

[Jake Stone @SimpleSaberBSB]

Ever wondered what Outs Above Average (OAA) really means?

Dive into one of baseball’s most advanced defensive metrics and learn how it changes the way we evaluate players!

Watch now 👉 https://t.co/SZzaKG9KJd

[Penn State Baseball @PennStateBASE]

Genei Sato, Nittany Lion 🦁

私たちは
We Are!

[Jake Stone @SimpleSaberBSB]

Ever wonder how to really measure a baseball player's power? Discover the stat that separates the sluggers from the singles hitters.

Learn what ISO is & why it matters!

Watch now: https://t.co/IT4yqJEWdu

[Jake Stone @SimpleSaberBSB]

How much of baseball is luck?

We break down the stats that help us describe it — BABIP, xwOBA, xERA & more in today's video.

Check it out here 👇
📺: https://t.co/ci5QrQE1XD

[Jake Stone @SimpleSaberBSB]

@SamEhrlich Happy to help, appreciate the s/o!🤘

[Jake Stone @SimpleSaberBSB]

xFIP gives us a deeper look into a pitcher's performance by focusing on what they can actually control.

Learn how it compares to ERA & FIP 👇

📺 Watch now: https://t.co/XwiN8ykmrq

[Jake Stone @SimpleSaberBSB]

How do MLB teams really evaluate free agents?

It’s not just about their previous stats — it’s about their projected future!

In this week's video we break down some of the top names in this years class - check it out here👇

🎥 Watch now: https://t.co/lIA4PkT1o2

[Jake Stone @SimpleSaberBSB]

Ever heard of BABIP? It’s the stat that claims to measure how "lucky" a player is.

If you’re not exactly sure what it means - or you're curious as to why it matters - then this video is for you!

📺 Watch now: https://t.co/VCq1pEaIgH

[Jake Stone @SimpleSaberBSB]

xERA > ERA?

If you care about how good a pitcher actually is, you need to understand expected stats like xERA.

Our latest video breaks it down 👇

🎥 Watch here: https://t.co/6lgmFil1pN

[Jake Stone @SimpleSaberBSB]

💰 Since 2000, 24 of the last 25 World Series champs ranked in the top half of MLB payrolls.

Is money really the secret to winning it all? ⚾️👀

🎥 Watch: https://t.co/9u5BF3gcAE

[Jake Stone @SimpleSaberBSB]

⚾️One pitch is deciding the World Series: the Splitter.

This week’s video breaks down why it shreds modern swings (tunnels, late drop) — and why it’s back despite years of injury myths.

Watch here:📽️https://t.co/2PMIXdcZJI

[Jake Stone @SimpleSaberBSB]

In 2020, the Rays pulled Blake Snell in WS G6... In 2025, Snell shoved for 8 and when they let him go.

So…what changed? 🤔

We break down the actual way decisions are made in October in this weeks video.

Watch: https://t.co/E2I4OL6tq3

[Jake Stone @SimpleSaberBSB]

⚾ October baseball hits different.

Managers don’t use the same strategy in the postseason — and the data proves it.

Lineups. Bullpens. Baserunning.
Here’s why MLB teams manage differently in October 👇

📺 https://t.co/DD4NR0jAHR

[Backside Groundballs Media @BacksideGB]

🚨 Tour @GoPSUsports $75M athletic facilities upgrade‼️

Step inside the brand new Greenberg Indoor Sports Complex & updated baseball facilities that are changing the game for PSU Athletics. 💪🔥

Check out the full facility tour ⬇️

@PennStateBASE @JPalomaki3 @SimpleSaberBSB @JScottStrength @PuccioNick @willjauss

[Jake Stone @SimpleSaberBSB]

Robot umpires are coming to MLB in 2026.

The ABS Challenge System is about to change balls & strikes forever.

Here’s how it works — and what it means for hitters, pitchers, and the future of baseball:

📺 https://t.co/yOwg4Fjv7u