This week on Halos in the Infield, Todd and Fernando are joined by Brooke and Joel from the Brooke Knows Ball Instagram page for a deep dive into baseball culture, analytics, and the game’s global heartbeat.

Brooke and Joel break down their unforgettable trip to the Dominican Republic, sharing behind-the-scenes stories from their baseball mini-series — from the passion of local academies to how the island continues to shape Major League talent. What’s different about baseball in the DR? What does player development look like there compared to the States? And why does it still feel so pure?

They also recap their 2025 World Series experience in Toronto, the atmosphere, the fan energy north of the border, and what made that Fall Classic unique.

Then the conversation turns analytical.

Todd, Fernando, Brooke, and Joel tackle one of the hottest debates in today’s game:

Are some analytics losing their value?

Which stats are outdated or misused in modern roster building?

Has launch angle thinking gone too far?

Are we overvaluing certain defensive metrics?

Which analytics actually help teams win today?

It’s a smart, passionate baseball conversation that blends culture, travel, scouting, front office philosophy, and real talk about where the game is headed.

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