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@kagami
there was a lot of speculation about defensive minded catcher would lose value with abs challenges
but umps can miss called strikes when the pitcher misses the target (like webb does here)
this is where catchers like bailey may be able to generate more defensive value via challenges like this
https://x.com/nbcsgiants/status/2028207268656009387?s=46&t=dGdml54Bn5gAjlxSoZTivg
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@kagami
abs is going to deliver us some great entertainment
https://x.com/underdogmlb/status/2028227328946631142?s=46&t=dGdml54Bn5gAjlxSoZTivg
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@kagami
there’s a whole baseball field out in the backyard
https://x.com/zillowgonewild/status/2028154091147260170?s=46&t=dGdml54Bn5gAjlxSoZTivg
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@kagami
a few interesting trends we’re seeing in abs challenges by batters in the first 7 games if spring training (threading this to keep graphics cleaner)
- batters have the best overturn rates with the bases loaded
- batters also have the best overturn rates in 3 ball and full count counts
these scenarios are the highest leverage situations for batters. an overturned call in a 3 ball count (including full counts) is a walk and potentially the difference between getting on base or striking out
bases loaded is also where overturning a strike call is the most valuable
for now, it looks like batters are winning challenges when it matters most
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@kagami
hey @bracky is there a way you could create a weekly or monthly prediction market on how many abs challenges there are mlb during the regular season?
seems like a few fun ones would be:
- weekly or monthly total abs challenges
- weekly or monthly abs challenge win rate (win rate = successful challenge)
- weekly or monthly total abs challenges by a team
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@kagami
rōki’s fork ball dropped 41 inches (~3.41 ft)
for some context on the 402 rpm:
- the average knuckleball is between 0-150 rpm
- matt waldron’s 70+ mph knuckleball is between 250-400 rpm
basically throwing a fork knuckleball at 86-89 mph
https://x.com/pitchingninja/status/2026763121315192923?s=46&t=dGdml54Bn5gAjlxSoZTivg
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@kagami
looks like fielders (catchers) are currently better at challenging calls than batters
https://x.com/tangotiger/status/2026289669609316727?s=46&t=dGdml54Bn5gAjlxSoZTivg
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@kagami
the reason why skenes is unhittable
https://x.com/pitchingninja/status/2023737398539043105?s=46&t=dGdml54Bn5gAjlxSoZTivg
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@kagami
there are some players where the ball just sounds different off the bat—konnor griffin is one of those players
https://x.com/milb/status/2026383774695473615?s=46&t=dGdml54Bn5gAjlxSoZTivg
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@kagami
teams would burn through challenges so fast if angel hernandez was still around
https://x.com/pitchingninja/status/2026362317244707131?s=46&t=dGdml54Bn5gAjlxSoZTivg
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@kagami
who needs trust falls…
https://x.com/brewers/status/2026319994238423083?s=46&t=dGdml54Bn5gAjlxSoZTivg
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@kagami
this is one of my favorite parts about spring training—the sounds of a game
less fans means more baseball sounds. it just sounds like perez has a “heavy” fastball. more thud than pop
https://x.com/pitchingninja/status/2026001915557945470?s=46&t=dGdml54Bn5gAjlxSoZTivg
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@kagami
jeff kent definitely holds a grudge
https://x.com/jomboymedia/status/2025713732530155935?s=46&t=dGdml54Bn5gAjlxSoZTivg
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@kagami
weirdest triple play ive seen
https://x.com/nbcsgiants/status/2025667927928975813?s=46&t=dGdml54Bn5gAjlxSoZTivg
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