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Examining the Yankees’ RISP Problem

Posted in Baseball, MLB, Roster Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Yankees on June 22, 2012 | 9 Comments »

The Yankees’ lack of productivity with runners in scoring position has been a reoccurring theme all season. Even amid the team’s scorching 14-4 run in June, the Bronx Bombers offense has remained grounded in these crucial situations. In fact, the lineup has struggled even more during the recent hot stretch, which makes you wonder just […]

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Yankees’ Rotation Coming on Strong After Slow Start

Posted in Baseball, MLB, Roster Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Yankees on June 11, 2012 | Leave a Comment »

Since falling to .500 and tying the Red Sox for last place on May 21, the Yankees have played their best baseball of the season. During that span, the offense has been more productive, scoring over 5.4 runs per game, and the bullpen has maintained its season-long excellence despite having to weather the losses of […]

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Not So Fast: Is Cano’s 2012 Platoon Split the Result of Pitch Selection?

Posted in Baseball, MLB, PitchFX, Statistical Analysis, Yankees, tagged on June 8, 2012 | 3 Comments »

It was a pivotal moment in last night’s game. With the Rays leading 5-1 in the fifth inning, the Yankees loaded the bases for Alex Rodriguez and Robinson Cano. However, as has happened repeatedly throughout the season, the Yankees failed to score. After Arod struck out on the 11th pitch of his at bat, Rays’ left […]

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Yankees Need Teixeira to Start Pulling his Weight

Posted in Baseball, MLB, sabermetrics, Statistical Analysis, Yankees, tagged on May 25, 2012 | 2 Comments »

Mark Teixeira’s experiment with a new swing is officially over. After stumbling out of the gate with one of his worst and most prolonged slumps of his career, the Yankees’ first baseman has decided to scrap earlier modifications designed to use the whole field and return to his previous, pull-dominated approach. I’m putting too many […]

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Ibanez Makes Early Impact with Bat, but Do Clutch Hits Justify Shaky Glove?

Posted in Baseball, Roster Analysis, sabermetrics, Statistical Analysis, Yankees, tagged on May 12, 2012 | Leave a Comment »

(The following was originally published at SB*Nation’s Pinstripe Alley) Raul Ibanez is the most interesting designated hitter in the American League. He may not always hit home runs, but when he does, they not only travel a long way, but also make a big impact. In the sixth inning of last night’s game, Ibanez’ three-run homer […]

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Hit, Don’t Walk: Batters with Lowest Ratio of On-Base Percentage to Batting Average

Posted in Baseball, MLB, Statistical Analysis, Yankees, tagged on May 10, 2012 | 1 Comment »

Some hitters have a unique ability to get on base despite hitting for a low batting average. That skill, which I recently examined at Bronx Banter, has been best personified this season by the Rays’ Ben Zobrist and Carlos Pena. But, what about those batters who can’t seem to find first base without recording a […]

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Despite Historic Pace in April, Yankees Offense Leaves Fans Wanting More

Posted in Baseball, MLB, Statistical Analysis, Yankees on April 30, 2012 | 1 Comment »

The Yankees’ offense is a victim of high expectations. Whenever the team loses a game or two, it has become fashionable to blame the lineup’s inability to get the “big hit” and lament all of the men left on base.  The more logical reaction would be to point a finger at the team’s underperforming rotation, […]

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