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[Abomination]

Sup peeps. Just posted my first article on Smoak.

 

http://www.breakingblue.ca/2015/08/20/can-he-really-smoak-it/

 

Feedback?

 

People tend to love images more than lists of numbers. Maybe consider converting some of the lists into charts and heat graphs (the first list and the fangraphs chart could probably be combined into one, since the data is somewhat related for example).

[baubau]

People tend to love images more than lists of numbers. Maybe consider converting some of the lists into charts and heat graphs (the first list and the fangraphs chart could probably be combined into one, since the data is somewhat related for example).

 

That is fair! You can certainly make the case that the increase in Hard% has a correlation to the distance the ball travels. Thanks AB. Will work more into that for the future articles.

[Daniel Labude]

Sup peeps. Just posted my first article on Smoak.

 

http://www.breakingblue.ca/2015/08/20/can-he-really-smoak-it/

 

Feedback?

 

Pretty good article.

 

Where you stated Smoak as having the 27th highest Hard%, it probably would have been better to show a chart that listed about 6 or 7 players with their Hard%. This would make it easier to visualize where his percantage compares to other hitters, instead of just listing him as having a higher percent than player x, y, z.

 

Again, really good article.

[Captain Adama]

Pretty good article.

 

Where you stated Smoak as having the 27th highest Hard%, it probably would have been better to show a chart that listed about 6 or 7 players with their Hard%. This would make it easier to visualize where his percantage compares to other hitters, instead of just listing him as having a higher percent than player x, y, z.

 

Again, really good article.

 

This is a fair point IMO, fangraphs uses this same method in the form of excel sheets and charts. Not a bad suggestion.

[GD]

This is a fair point IMO, fangraphs uses this same method in the form of excel sheets and charts. Not a bad suggestion.

 

And, conveniently, you can export pretty much anything from FG into a CSV.

[Deadpool]

Sup peeps. Just posted my first article on Smoak.

 

http://www.breakingblue.ca/2015/08/20/can-he-really-smoak-it/

 

Feedback?

 

Content is a+, typo in the last paragraph ("Justin can Smoak it..."), and some grammar and language issues, which I only bring up because you specifically asked for feedback. Solid contribution to the blog overall!

[Nafro]

You make reference to "previous 1st basement" in the article, just need to fix that typo. Though now that I think about it, that may be a witty reference to their defensive ability. If it is I apologize.

[intentional wok]

I'd be more than happy to provide some copy editing services for this blog.

 

Don't take this as a knock. Every writer needs an editor, and I'd be glad to contribute what I can to what looks like some solid content.

[Followthelight]

Every article on the blog should end with #FYSMC

[intentional wok]

Okay guys, who am I sending a PM to?

[GD]

Okay guys, who am I sending a PM to?

 

I'll PM you hang on

[baubau]

I'd be more than happy to provide some copy editing services for this blog.

 

Don't take this as a knock. Every writer needs an editor, and I'd be glad to contribute what I can to what looks like some solid content.

 

You and I are going to be best friends.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

... or you'll hunt me down, break my legs and have me read a dictionary. Its really 50/50.

[GD]

Either it happens or it doesn't. 50/50! #probability #analysis #math #nerds #spreadsheets #Fangraphsdotcom #projectionsarebetterthanthebible

[intentional wok]

You and I are going to be best friends.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

... or you'll hunt me down, break my legs and have me read a dictionary. Its really 50/50.

 

You'll probably end up hating me if anything, but I think you'll like what I'll bring to the table in the long run.

[baubau]

Hey guys, posted another article. This time its about the bullpen and how good it has been for the Jays. After a offseason worrying about it, its pretty elite.

A special shout to intential wok for helping me edit this, North for helping me get some ideas on how to relay this point, and GD for... um....... hum... well he was just kida there but, give him a shout anyways!

 

http://www.breakingblue.ca/2015/08/29/bulls-in-the-pen/

 

I know some of the graphs are hard to look at but hopefully not too bad. Again, feedback is appreciated. I am posting this at 1:20PM so chances are I've said something dumm.

[burlingtonbandit]

Hey guys, posted another article. This time its about the bullpen and how good it has been for the Jays. After a offseason worrying about it, its pretty elite.

A special shout to intential wok for helping me edit this, North for helping me get some ideas on how to relay this point, and GD for... um....... hum... well he was just kida there but, give him a shout anyways!

 

http://www.breakingblue.ca/2015/08/29/bulls-in-the-pen/

 

I know some of the graphs are hard to look at but hopefully not too bad. Again, feedback is appreciated. I am posting this at 1:20PM so chances are I've said something dumm.

 

Nice article! One thing I did notice is you didn't include Sanchez in the writeup of the pen. Not sure if it was because of Innings out of the pen but he is another weapon down there that makes them elite!

[baubau]

Nice article! One thing I did notice is you didn't include Sanchez in the writeup of the pen. Not sure if it was because of Innings out of the pen but he is another weapon down there that makes them elite!

 

Yep, it was because of the innings he didn't qualify. Only thrown 14.2 innings in the pen. His numbers in the pen are pretty good. 2.91 xFIP and 8.0 SwStr%. That SwStr% isn't really that impressive overall however it is a noticeable improvement from last year's 6.5%. Hopefully its progression of Sanchez and not SSS.

[Atothe]

Good article baubau

[GD]

Hey guys, posted another article. This time its about the bullpen and how good it has been for the Jays. After a offseason worrying about it, its pretty elite.

A special shout to intential wok for helping me edit this, North for helping me get some ideas on how to relay this point, and GD for... um....... hum... well he was just kida there but, give him a shout anyways!

 

http://www.breakingblue.ca/2015/08/29/bulls-in-the-pen/

 

I know some of the graphs are hard to look at but hopefully not too bad. Again, feedback is appreciated. I am posting this at 1:20PM so chances are I've said something dumm.

 

excuse you I had the job of sending PM spam until you finally got signed up and let me tell you NOT AN EASY JOB

[TheHurl]

excuse you I had the job of sending PM spam until you finally got signed up and let me tell you NOT AN EASY JOB

 

What was I supposed to contact Admin about?

[GD]

What was I supposed to contact Admin about?

 

Get the BBDL thread back pls?

[Abomination]

I know some of the graphs are hard to look at but hopefully not too bad. Again, feedback is appreciated. I am posting this at 1:20PM so chances are I've said something dumm.

 

I would suggest not including the names in the graphs that are cluttered, just the data points. Only include the names for the Jays players (make the Jays data points a different color too). That will make the graphs much easier to see, and make the information you're trying to convey stick out.

 

In your first graph, there's no need to start at 0. Start the graph at 3 xFIP.

[burlingtonbandit]

Yep, it was because of the innings he didn't qualify. Only thrown 14.2 innings in the pen. His numbers in the pen are pretty good. 2.91 xFIP and 8.0 SwStr%. That SwStr% isn't really that impressive overall however it is a noticeable improvement from last year's 6.5%. Hopefully its progression of Sanchez and not SSS.

 

Ah I see. Your right he doesn't get many swinging strikes but he is elite at getting weak groundballs which on the turf seems to be a large advantage.

[baubau]

I would suggest not including the names in the graphs that are cluttered, just the data points. Only include the names for the Jays players (make the Jays data points a different color too). That will make the graphs much easier to see, and make the information you're trying to convey stick out.

 

In your first graph, there's no need to start at 0. Start the graph at 3 xFIP.

 

 

That is fair. I was struggling with that. I had the data points and had individually noted each blue jay but then realized that chart looked weird as you have no idea what its referencing to really or against who. Just jays and a bunch of dots. Think in the future i'll also highlight other names to give a good idea like Chapman or Miller so you can see where they sand clearer.

 

The second point is fair too. Thanks Abo!

[GD]

Quick breakdown on Shapiro.

 

http://www.breakingblue.ca/2015/08/31/mark-shapiro-named-successor-to-president-role/

[baubau]

Nice work GD.

[John_Havok]

New one up on Estrada and his impending implosion.

 

http://www.breakingblue.ca/2015/09/06/explaining-marco-estrada/

[John_Havok]

Links to the latest article on the blog including our award picks for 2015.

 

http://www.breakingblue.ca/2015/10/13/breaking-blue-2015-al-cy-young-award-ballots/

 

http://www.breakingblue.ca/2015/10/11/breaking-blue-2015-nl-cy-young-award-ballots/

 

http://www.breakingblue.ca/2015/10/06/three-interesting-statistical-themes-of-the-blue-jays-2015-season/

 

http://www.breakingblue.ca/2015/09/29/chris-sale-and-a-different-way-to-look-at-the-al-cy-young-race/

[Nafro]

I really can't argue your picks for either Cy Young. Either one of those three in each league deserve consideration.

[John_Havok]

I really can't argue your picks for either Cy Young. Either one of those three in each league deserve consideration.

 

Just wait for the votes to come out though and see how far Sale is out of consideration. I'd be shocked if he gets any votes higher than 3rd outside of Chicago.