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MLB Prospects Statistical Analysis-Minor League Odds-Off the Radar
In a previous post on this site, I used basic minor league data from all the 1st baseman to have played in the Majors since 2000 to see which were the most predictive to MLB success and created a very…Read More
Empirical Probability and Odds of Major League Success- Off the Radar
When looking at prospects in the minors, it seems that the hardest thing to project is whether a hitter will hit in the big leagues or not. There are more extreme cases like when scouts are looking at…Read More
Rule 5 Draft Analysis-4 Interesting Selections-Off the Radar
Thursday was the Rule 5 draft, a draft that with its MLB, AAA, and AA divisions, took just over 30 minutes. Several teams passed and didn’t take anyone while two teams (Astros and Marlins) took…Read More
Justin Ennis and the Hope of the Knuckleball-Off the Radar
In many ways, 2012 was a big year for the knuckleball. While Tim Wakefield and his career 30.4 WAR retired after the 2011 season, R.A. Dickey had a phenomenal year with the Mets and won the N.L. Cy Young.…Read More
Pittsburgh Pirates Farm Report-System full of Hard-Throwers: Off the Radar
Since becoming the GM of the Pirates, Neal Huntington has been known for acquiring (mainly through the draft) big arms, that is arms with premium velocity. The more well known prospects include Gerrit…Read More
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Josh Guyer Scouting Report-Off the Radar
Josh Guyer is a 18 year old right-handed pitcher from South Wales Australia that was signed by the Minnesota…Read More
Notable Prospects Added (or left off) of 40 man rosters-Off the Radar
Tuesday night was the deadline for teams to add players to their 40 man roster to keep them from the…Read More
Looking for the Next Ryu Hyun-Jin: Yoon Suk-Min and Lim Chang-Yong-Off the Radar
Over 2 months ago on this site, I profiled the left-handed pitcher for the Hanwha Eagles of the Korean…Read More
More Arizona Fall League Scouting Reports-Off the Radar
The Arizona Fall League is the most exciting winter league (all though it ends sooner than the rest…Read More
Hitter Pitch F/X Data: Yordy Cabrera, Baez, Ceciliani- Off the Radar
Recently, I have done two different posts on Pitch F/X data in the Arizona Fall League. You can read…Read More
More Pitch F/X Data from AFL Pitchers-Off the Radar
A couple of weeks ago, I looked at a few different pitchers in the Arizona Fall League through the Pitch…Read More
Arizona Fall League Pitch F/X Report-Off the Radar
The Arizona Fall League, the most prestigious of the Winter Leagues, started last week. While fans pour…Read More
Minor League Free Agents-Scouting Reports: Trent Oeltjen, Tim Dillard, and Jose Morales
As most teams’ seasons are over at this point, we start the parade of players declaring or being…Read More
Christian Garcia on the Washington Nationals Playoff Roster- Off the Radar
Christian Garcia was probably the biggest surprise on the Nationals postseason roster when it was announced…Read More
B.J. Rosenberg: Is He Here to Stay?- Off the Radar
On the 2nd to last game of the season, the Phillies needed a starter, and decided to let B.J. Rosenberg…Read More
Twins, White Sox, Royals 2nd Round Picks Rising in the Minors-Off the Radar
Here I will profile three pitchers that were selected out of college in the 2nd round of the 2012 draft: Mason…Read More
Seth Maness Scouting Report: Thou Shall Not Walk-Off the Radar
Cardinals prospect Seth Maness had the highest strike percentage in the AA Texas League, and it wasn’t…Read More
Zeke Spruill Scouting Report-Off the Radar
The Braves have always been known for pitching. They have done a good job at drafting and developing…Read More
Prospects on the 40 Man Roster: Indians and Giants-Off the Radar
Rosters recently expanded to 40, as teams could bring up anyone on their 40 man roster without sending…Read More
Who Should the Houston Astros Build Around?-Off the Radar
The Houston Astros have been the worst team in baseball for the 2nd straight season. Ben Nicholson-Smith…Read More
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