stephen
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How much fastball ride is enough?
I took a league-wide look at induced vertical break to quantify how it relates to whiffs, contact quality, and velocity.
I took a league-wide look at induced vertical break to quantify how it relates to whiffs, contact quality, and velocity.
How Much Ride Is Enough? The Answer: More.
A League-Wide Study of Fastball Ride, Whiffs, and Contact Quality
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December 20, 2025 at 5:15 PM
How much fastball ride is enough?
I took a league-wide look at induced vertical break to quantify how it relates to whiffs, contact quality, and velocity.
I took a league-wide look at induced vertical break to quantify how it relates to whiffs, contact quality, and velocity.
Wrote about one of my favorite films of the year, by one of the best auteurs in the game right now. Ari Aster’s encompassing look into the chaos of 2020, Eddington.
Eddington (2025), dir. Ari Aster
The Symphonic Theatre of American Collapse
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August 8, 2025 at 10:21 AM
Wrote about one of my favorite films of the year, by one of the best auteurs in the game right now. Ari Aster’s encompassing look into the chaos of 2020, Eddington.
🧵 Wrote about the Tigers, Twins, and the rest of the teams making up a chaotic AL Central.
Touched on Maikel Garcia, Casey Mize, breakout arms, bullpens, and more:
Touched on Maikel Garcia, Casey Mize, breakout arms, bullpens, and more:
The AL Central Report: Breakouts, Trends, and 2025 Outlook Two Months In
From Detroit’s rising ace to Kansas City’s new catalyst— Casey Mize, Maikel Garcia, and more are fueling the AL Central’s beautiful mess.
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May 29, 2025 at 3:30 PM
🧵 Wrote about the Tigers, Twins, and the rest of the teams making up a chaotic AL Central.
Touched on Maikel Garcia, Casey Mize, breakout arms, bullpens, and more:
Touched on Maikel Garcia, Casey Mize, breakout arms, bullpens, and more: