Skills

During research for this week's column, three hitters with strong plate discipline metrics (BB/K) not only emerged with strong recent results, they've moved them up in their respective lineups. Alejandro Kirk hitting four in Toronto, Andrew McCutchen splits time between third and fourth for the Brewers and Yandy Díaz primarily leading off for Tampa Bay.
Jul 1 2022 12:05am
Corbin Burnes has backed up his breakout 2021 season with a 2.41 ERA and 0.92 WHIP through 93 IP. Does he have a weakness? Plus, Willy Adames, Josiah Gray, Eduardo Escobar, and Thairo Estrada.
Jun 29 2022 12:05am
Tommy Pham can add some power and speed to rosters, Charlie Morton has the skills to improve his ratios with better fortune, Jason Heyward's skills are trending downward, Giovanny Gallegos' skills are there for 20 saves, and Jorge Alfaro adds power in San Diego.
Jun 28 2022 12:05am
Mike Trout is providing first-round value without stealing a base; Cal Quantrill's surface stats don't tell the story; plus updates on George Springer, Jordan Romano, and Amed Rosario.
Jun 27 2022 12:05am
The elite power shown by William Contreras with the bases empty confirms his untapped upside.
Jun 27 2022 12:04am
Nolan Gorman has already begun flashing his plus power skill, but contact issues threaten to undermine his success. Plus, early analysis of Spencer Strider, Vidal Bruján, Camilo Doval, and Bryson Stott.
Jun 26 2022 12:05am
Some interesting hitter adds this week despite another lackluster menu on the mound.
Jun 26 2022 12:04am
Examining the White Sox, Reds, A's, Diamondbacks, and Orioles pens.
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Jun 26 2022 12:03am
Is Taylor Ward finally breaking out? In this Facts/Flukes article, we also discuss Ross Stripling, Diego Castillo (SEA), Gleyber Torres, and Tyler Wells.
Jun 25 2022 12:05am
Spencer Strider's electric skills with the bases empty suggest his upside might be higher than you realize.
Jun 25 2022 12:04am
Tarik Skubal changing his pitch mix mostly backs his home run rate and walk rate improvements.
Jun 24 2022 12:05am
During research for this week's column, three hitters with strong plate discipline metrics (BB/K) not only emerged with strong recent results, they've moved them up in their respective lineups. Alejandro Kirk hitting four in Toronto, Andrew McCutchen splits time between third and fourth for the Brewers and Yandy Díaz primarily leading off for Tampa Bay.
Jul 1 2022 12:05am
Corbin Burnes has backed up his breakout 2021 season with a 2.41 ERA and 0.92 WHIP through 93 IP. Does he have a weakness? Plus, Willy Adames, Josiah Gray, Eduardo Escobar, and Thairo Estrada.
Jun 29 2022 12:05am
Tommy Pham can add some power and speed to rosters, Charlie Morton has the skills to improve his ratios with better fortune, Jason Heyward's skills are trending downward, Giovanny Gallegos' skills are there for 20 saves, and Jorge Alfaro adds power in San Diego.
Jun 28 2022 12:05am
Mike Trout is providing first-round value without stealing a base; Cal Quantrill's surface stats don't tell the story; plus updates on George Springer, Jordan Romano, and Amed Rosario.
Jun 27 2022 12:05am
The elite power shown by William Contreras with the bases empty confirms his untapped upside.
Jun 27 2022 12:04am
Nolan Gorman has already begun flashing his plus power skill, but contact issues threaten to undermine his success. Plus, early analysis of Spencer Strider, Vidal Bruján, Camilo Doval, and Bryson Stott.
Jun 26 2022 12:05am
Some interesting hitter adds this week despite another lackluster menu on the mound.
Jun 26 2022 12:04am
Examining the White Sox, Reds, A's, Diamondbacks, and Orioles pens.
FREE
Jun 26 2022 12:03am
Is Taylor Ward finally breaking out? In this Facts/Flukes article, we also discuss Ross Stripling, Diego Castillo (SEA), Gleyber Torres, and Tyler Wells.
Jun 25 2022 12:05am
Spencer Strider's electric skills with the bases empty suggest his upside might be higher than you realize.
Jun 25 2022 12:04am
Tarik Skubal changing his pitch mix mostly backs his home run rate and walk rate improvements.
Jun 24 2022 12:05am

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