Touch 'Em All: A Baseball Analytics Podcast

Episodes

1. 8

   Episode 8: Kyler Murray and Defensive Runs Saved

   In Episode 8, I discuss Kyler Murray’s choice to play football, the Dodgers Choice of AJ Pollock over Yasiel Puig, the JT Realmuto trade to the Phillies, and Defensive Runs Saved. Check out our website/blog: www.touchemallanalytics.com Like us on Facebook: @TouchEmAllAnalytics Follow our host on...

   Feb 16, 2019

   18m
2. 7

   Episode 7: Harper Vs. Machado and Murphy Vs. Lemahieu

   In Episode 7, I Compare Manny Machado against Bryce Harper with perditions. I then compare DJ LeMahieu against Daniel Murphy, who received almost identical contracts. Lastly, I go over wOBA (Weighted on Base Average) and xwOBA (Expected Weighted on Base Average), and there effect on player...

   Jan 13, 2019

   18m
3. 6

   Episode 6: Steamer Projections, Baseball Economics, and Touch ‘Em All Prospect Scouting

   In Episode 6, I explain the why I haven't been recording in the last few months and explain my new job, look into Steamer projections, analyze the economic efficiency of all 30 MLB teams, and introduce Touch 'Em All Prospect Scouting. Article mentioned in episode: https://bit.ly/2smrDYP Check out...

   Jan 5, 2019

   23m
4. 5

   Episode 5: Future Value Rankings and The AL West Playoff Race

   In Episode 5, our Founder and Editor, Caleb Whittemore, breaks down his new creation: Future Value Rankings, and how it answers the question "who is the best player to build a franchise around?". He also looks into and predicts the NL West Playoff Race. Check out our website/blog:...

   Sep 10, 2018

   19m
5. 4

   Episode 4: How Waiver Trades Work; Carpenter is Surging, and Homer is Historically Bad

   In Episode 4, our Founder and Editor, Caleb Whittemore, explains how MLB waiver trades work. He also looks at Matt Carpenter's great season and Homer Bailey's historically bad one. Check out our website/blog: www.touchemallanalytics.com Follow us on Twitter: @TouchEmAllBB Like us on Facebook:...

   Aug 28, 2018

   7m
6. 3

   Episode 3- The MLB Scouting Scale and The AL West Playoff Race

   In Episode 3, our Founder and Editor, Caleb Whittemore, explains the MLB scouting scale. He also breaks down the three team race for the playoffs in the AL West. Check out our website/blog: www.touchemallanalytics.com Follow us on Twitter: @TouchEmAllBB Like us on Facebook: @TouchEmAllAnalytics...

   Aug 18, 2018

   19m
7. 2

   Episode 2: Understanding UZR and Trade Deadline Moves

   In Episode 2, our Founder and Editor, Caleb Whittemore, breaks down the defensive statistic: Ultimate Zone Rating (UZR). He also goes into depth on some of the major trades that happened before the MLB trade deadline. Check out our website/blog: www.touchemallanalytics.com Follow us on Twitter:...

   Aug 9, 2018

   39m
8. 1

   Episode 1: Introduction to Touch ‘Em All, Why AVG is Flawed, and All Star Break Trades

   Our founder and Editor, Caleb Whittemore, brings you a brief overview of what the Touch 'Em All Podcast will be about. This includes: an overview of Touch 'Em All including Caleb's background, a look at why batting average is a flawed statistic and what could be used in its place, and a breakdown...

   Jul 23, 2018

   20m