Can the MLB regular season be better than the postseason?
The regular season is a better indicator of the quality of a team. The postseason is just extra sauce.
Carlos Correa has zero stolen bases in the past four years
Carlos Correa looks like he would have some speed, but he hasn’t stolen a base since 2019. Four years! His sprint to first base speed is 397 out of 582. So he’s roughly a bit lower than median. (68 out of 100). Why does he NEVER steal bases?
Which 2023 MLB playoffs team is closest to you?
Of the eight remaining MLB teams in the playoffs here is each team that is closest to you by distance. (via Reddit) Amusing how the Rangers and Braves blockade the Astros into a tiny corner. I’m in the Chicagoland area, so the Minnesota Twins are my closest. However, the Atlanta Braves aren’t that far away! …
2023 World Series predictions
I’m leaning towards a Braves vs. Orioles matchup
Elimination number
The drama is real! @MLB’s new “Elimination” column is keeping us on the edge of our seats. As teams get closer to the “E,” the intensity is building. Who’s going to survive the cut?
Going from 10 games below .500 to 10 games above
The teams who have accomplished improving from 10 under to 10 over. And which teams did the reverse. (Hint: the Cubs are the best at tanking)
Renaming the Atlanta Braves so the fans can keep their silly chop motion
Let’s transform the chop into something else! From lumberjacks to astronomers, which Atlanta team name idea is your favorite?
Hall of Fame jersey —for toddlers
Who designed this Hall of Fame jersey? The chunky script font looks like a toddler’s uniform.
Elly De La Cruz and Corbin Carroll
Last week I wrote about how Elly De La Cruz gets much more attention than Corbin Carroll. It’s fascinating how a highlights reel player gets more attention than stats. And then today, there’s a video of Elly robbing Carroll of an inside-the-park home run with a near-100 mph home. For kicks, I did some screenshots.
Baseball accounts on Mastodon
Today I learned that there are barely any baseball accounts on Mastodon. I’ve found a handful so far: If you are on Mastodon, let me know. I’m at mastodon.social/@57hits
Exploring Shohei Ohtani’s unprecedented popularity through his Topps Now cards
With Ohtani’s injury, will Topps Now create his 26th card of the season?
Rookies with 20/20 seasons
Who’s the rookie with the fastest 20/20? Mike Trout tops the list at just 88 games! But keep an eye on Corbin Carroll – he’s breaking records with only 94 games.
Trading card dynamics: Elly De La Cruz’s attraction prevails despite cold streak
Can a cold streak dim Elly De La Cruz’s trading card glow? 🌟 Uncover the fascinating interplay between on-field performance and collector fascination.
