Fantasy Baseball 2020 – Evaluating Prospects Without a 2020 SeasonBy Michael RichardsIn doing my own research over the past few weeks, I have noticed it is relatively difficult to find …
Evaluating Prospects Without a 2020 Season Read More
There are three main ways for a trip to the dish to end without a ball being put in play: a walk (BB), strikeout (K) or hit by pitch (HBP). …
Walk Like a Man Read More
My name is Michael Richards and I would like to introduce myself as the newest member of the writing team at CreativeSports. I am 38 years old and have been …
Fantasy Baseball 2020 – A Game Within the Game Read More
I don’t care if you’re new to fantasy baseball, or have played for many seasons. You’ve never seen anything like the 2020 season. Sixty games spread over 66 days. It’s …
National League Players Affected By Universal Designated Hitter Read More
Late week, I explained how I incorporate Statcast data into my pitching analysis. For a review of the methodology, please click HERE. This week, a couple more pitchers will be …
Pitcher Picks, Part Two Read More
ERA (earned run average) is familiar to all baseball fans. In 2019, the league average ERA was 4.51. Starting pitchers with an ERA under 4.00 and relievers under 3.00 are …
Understanding Fielding Independent Pitching Read More
I have now covered the importance of working the waiver wire, how to trade players and using Average Draft Position (ADP) as a tool in building your fantasy team. These …
Fantasy Baseball 201 Read More
Previously, I introduced the concept of using Statcast to generate expected stats. To quickly revisit, by taking the Exit Velocity (EV), Launch Angle (LA), handedness of the batter, and whether …
Statcast Picks and Pans (Pitchers) 1.0 Read More
Every season is rife with players whose actual numbers differ from their expected stats. These deviations can stem from a variety of factors, including limited at bats, unfavorable metrics or …
Hitting Regression Candidates Read More
Previously, I described my methodology, incorporating Statcast data to derive my own version of expected stats. Here are some additional players I’m buying based on the results. J.D. Davis, New …
Mining Statcast for Fantasy Fortunes (Hitters) 2.0 Read More
It’s been over two months since the 2020 MLB season was set to begin back on March 26 and, especially with the recent announcement that the NBA will resume play …
The Effect of an Abbreviated Season Read More
After your fantasy baseball draft is over, there are only two ways you can make your team better – trading players and working the waiver wire. Last week, I told …
In the Market Read More