Baltimore Orioles Baseball
Chris Tillman’s Approach to 0-1 and 1-1 Counts
Last week we took a look at the most important counts for O's starters. It became clear, after pouring through the data that when a pitcher finds themselves in an 0-1 or 1-1 count, the next pitch they deliver will be critical. The performance of at-bats that result...
Bird Talk – Episode 43
In this episode of Bird Talk Kevin, Tuck, and Lance review how the Baltimore Orioles did against the Tampa Bay Rays and Oakland Athletics in their quest for a playoff berth. They also touch on the roster moves that were made and update you on potential moves in...
O’s Starters and the Most Important Counts
There' an old adage that the first pitch in an at-bat is the most important. The saying suggests that it's crucial for the pitcher to get ahead in order to see the most success in any given at-bat. Heck, the first pitch strike even has its own Wikipedia page, with the...
Hunter Harvey Debuts in Aberdeen
Since there were three of us from BSL in Aberdeen to cover Hunter Harvey’s first start, we’re going to write a tandem piece on the game. You’ll see thoughts from Tucker Blair and I below, while Luke Jackson provided the video. I hope you enjoy this format. (Discuss...
Bird Talk – Episode 42
In this episode of Bird Talk Kevin, Lance, and Tucker review the week that was for the Baltimore Orioles, talk about the offense and whether it can carry the team into the playoffs, if the Orioles need to do something at the DH spot, talk about the final 39...
The Baltimore Orioles Enter a Tough Stretch
The Baltimore Orioles are 67-56 and currently sit four and a half games behind the Boston Red Sox for the American League East division lead. They are also three games behind the Oakland Athletics and Tampa Bay Rays for a wild card spot. At this same exact moment last...
Minor League Players of the Week: 8/12 – 8/18
(Discuss this article on the BSL Message Board here) Position Player of the Week: Dariel Alvarez - OF .500/.526/.778 (9/18) with 2 2B, 1 HR, 5 RBI, 1 BB, 0 K, 1 SB (A+) The second Cuban in the system has started out hot for Frederick. Alvarez has already displayed his...
Understanding PITCHf/x: A Beginner’s Guide
PITCHf/x is an incredibly useful tool that helps fans, analysts, front office personnel, and anyone else who is interested understand exactly what and where a pitcher is throwing. Much of my analysis leverages BrooksBaseball.net, an unparalleled resource when it comes...