by Jon Shepherd | May 11, 2013 | Baltimore Orioles
It has been about three weeks since I last addressed how called balls and strikes may be affecting the team. Before I jump into the numbers, I’d like to revisit a concept: rulebook vs. typical strike zones. (You can discuss this article on the BSL Board here.)...
by Jon Shepherd | May 7, 2013 | Baltimore Orioles
Bill Parcells once uttered these words which have become a silly mantra. You are what your record says you are. Why is this silly? I think there is a kernel of truth in Parcells statement. Our current state is a product of what we have done, so in a way we are what...
by Jon Shepherd | May 6, 2013 | Baltimore Orioles
So Here we are, five weeks in. If you want a refresher on the models used in this post, be sure to go to the original post this year. It can be found here. Expected Wins by the Baltimore Orioles using Five Projections (5/6/2013) mJS PWE mBP Parcells fWAR 4/1/2013...
by Jon Shepherd | May 5, 2013 | Baltimore Orioles
There has been a great deal of movement over the past week, so we are treated by another edition of Arrivals and Departures. If you want a quick primer on options, you will find it here. If you have any further questions, feel free to email me at...
by Jon Shepherd | May 2, 2013 | Baltimore Orioles
Roberto Alomar was named yesterday as the newest player inductee to the Orioles’ Hall of Fame. At first look, this seems like a somewhat peculiar selection. Alomar spent only three seasons in Baltimore. Two of them were exceptional seasons ending with playoff...
