Welcome to the debut of my new column, “Bats and Balls”. After several years writing exclusively about pitching via “Mound Musings” and the Pitching Value Meter, it was time for something different. Change is a good thing, and while I will frequently turn my attention to the bump in this space, it also allows me more latitude in sharing what is on my mind during a given week. The overarching goal as always will be to provide you the best possible analysis, frequently using both advanced metrics as well as my personal observations. I hope you enjoy, and as always, I welcome your comments.
As we begin to approach our fantasy drafts, I’ll use this column to highlight potential sleepers and busts, provide some of my thoughts on how I approach creating my cheat sheets, and I’ll tackle advanced metrics such as xFIP, SwStr%, HR/FB rate, and contact rate. This week however, we’ll take a look at some of the big offseason stories and dig into the associated fantasy impact.
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