Research
As spring nears and baseball (rightfully) regains the attention of the fantasy landscape, many a new strategy article will bloom across the Internet with some version of the popular adage "You can't win your draft in the first round, but you can lose it." It seems a reasonable proposition, but is it accurate?
Feb 1 2012 12:00am
Feb 1 2012 12:00am
What affect does an extreme H%, and its subsequent regression, have on scoring stats? Our first hypothesis is that a H% greater than 34% might result in a higher Dom rate. Pitchers with an inflated H% face more batters than they "normally" would, since batters are reaching base that otherwise might be retired. Therefore, pitchers have more opportunities to strike out hitters, leading to an inflated Dom -- which would return to a lower level upon H% regression.
Jan 20 2012 12:00am
Jan 20 2012 12:00am
When it comes to new ballparks or changing dimensions, what do fantasy owners really want to know? Of course, the first question usually relates to the number of homers that can be expected. Quickly followed by "Will it be a pitcher's park or a hitter's park?" After careful analysis of the Marlins spectacular new stadium and the changing dimensions at Citi Field, the answers should become obvious.
Jan 16 2012 12:00am
Jan 16 2012 12:00am
The Santana Plan is a fantasy baseball roster construction strategy. The Santana Plan is similar to the LIMA Plan except that it advocates that one purchases an elite starter or "Santana Plan anchor." In this article, we will review the Santana Plan strategy. We now have a three-year track record at identifying Santana Plan anchors, so we will revisit how well it has worked in practice, and conclude by identifying the Santana Plan anchors for 2012.
Jan 6 2012 12:00am
Jan 6 2012 12:00am
Jan 1 2012 5:00am
The concept of numeric literacy, and how to exploit it in your leagues.
Dec 23 2011 12:00am
Dec 23 2011 12:00am
Are players worth targeting after posting a 10-game hitting streak?
Dec 16 2011 12:00am
Dec 16 2011 12:00am
Is there a way we can avoid drafting players who are about to suffer epic collapses?
Dec 9 2011 12:00am
Dec 9 2011 12:00am
In short, should we use the new, highly complex version of xERA or switch to a simpler metric?
Dec 4 2011 1:28pm
Dec 4 2011 1:28pm
Accurately evaluating a player's future performance is essential for building a successful franchise. But, how do we arrive at these judgments?
Nov 22 2011 12:00am
Nov 22 2011 12:00am
First, do players get "hot" (defined by a hitting streak) more often than we would expect by chance? And second, do players who have hitting streaks of at least 10 games, show improved performance over the next 10 games? If so, we should target these players.
Nov 11 2011 12:00am
Nov 11 2011 12:00am
As spring nears and baseball (rightfully) regains the attention of the fantasy landscape, many a new strategy article will bloom across the Internet with some version of the popular adage "You can't win your draft in the first round, but you can lose it." It seems a reasonable proposition, but is it accurate?
Feb 1 2012 12:00am
Feb 1 2012 12:00am
What affect does an extreme H%, and its subsequent regression, have on scoring stats? Our first hypothesis is that a H% greater than 34% might result in a higher Dom rate. Pitchers with an inflated H% face more batters than they "normally" would, since batters are reaching base that otherwise might be retired. Therefore, pitchers have more opportunities to strike out hitters, leading to an inflated Dom -- which would return to a lower level upon H% regression.
Jan 20 2012 12:00am
Jan 20 2012 12:00am
When it comes to new ballparks or changing dimensions, what do fantasy owners really want to know? Of course, the first question usually relates to the number of homers that can be expected. Quickly followed by "Will it be a pitcher's park or a hitter's park?" After careful analysis of the Marlins spectacular new stadium and the changing dimensions at Citi Field, the answers should become obvious.
Jan 16 2012 12:00am
Jan 16 2012 12:00am
The Santana Plan is a fantasy baseball roster construction strategy. The Santana Plan is similar to the LIMA Plan except that it advocates that one purchases an elite starter or "Santana Plan anchor." In this article, we will review the Santana Plan strategy. We now have a three-year track record at identifying Santana Plan anchors, so we will revisit how well it has worked in practice, and conclude by identifying the Santana Plan anchors for 2012.
Jan 6 2012 12:00am
Jan 6 2012 12:00am
Jan 1 2012 5:00am
The concept of numeric literacy, and how to exploit it in your leagues.
Dec 23 2011 12:00am
Dec 23 2011 12:00am
Are players worth targeting after posting a 10-game hitting streak?
Dec 16 2011 12:00am
Dec 16 2011 12:00am
Is there a way we can avoid drafting players who are about to suffer epic collapses?
Dec 9 2011 12:00am
Dec 9 2011 12:00am
In short, should we use the new, highly complex version of xERA or switch to a simpler metric?
Dec 4 2011 1:28pm
Dec 4 2011 1:28pm
Accurately evaluating a player's future performance is essential for building a successful franchise. But, how do we arrive at these judgments?
Nov 22 2011 12:00am
Nov 22 2011 12:00am
First, do players get "hot" (defined by a hitting streak) more often than we would expect by chance? And second, do players who have hitting streaks of at least 10 games, show improved performance over the next 10 games? If so, we should target these players.
Nov 11 2011 12:00am
Nov 11 2011 12:00am
