Baseball Analytics and the Value Luis Arraez Brings to the San Diego Padres w/ Alex Williamson

On today's episode, Javier is joined by special guest Alex Williamson to discuss his article on Luis Arraez! The two discuss the correlation between batting average and winning, the value of more advanced stats, if Luis Arraez is being overrated, the discourse over analytics in baseball, other players and storylines to keep an eye on in the NL West, and more! Go Padres.Check out Alex's article on Arraez and batting average: https://batflipsandnerds.com/2025/02/13/luis-arraez-and-the-art-of-batting-average/Follow on Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/JaviipenoFollow the show on Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/lo_padresFollow the Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGJEwqFeBz_6v5zVWMEUgswSupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Wonderful PistachiosLooking for a snack that’s both delicious and nutritious? Get snackin’ and get crackin’ with the snack that packs a protein punch. Visit WonderfulPistachios.com to learn more.SelectQuoteGet the right life insurance for you, for less, at SelectQuote.com/LOCKEDONMLB. FanDuelRight now, new FanDuel customers can get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in Bonus Bets if your first FIVE DOLLAR bet wins!Download the app or head to FANDUEL.COM to get started. Bet with FanDuel—Official Partner of the NBA. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.