Ballpark Dimensions

One of the biggest questions at Statcast is how do teams and analysts use it to make defense better. What better way to get that answer than from sabermetrics guru Tom Tango, as he sits down to talk with MLB.com's Statcast host Mike Petriello to discuss this subject on the latest edition of the Statcast Podcast.

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It's a free-for-all as the Hot Stove season kicks off and free agents patiently wait to land on their feet. Statcast host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers discuss who leads the free agent pack and possible landing spots for the intriguing market.

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Royals reliever Peter Moylan joins Statcast host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers to analyze Andrew Miller's outstanding postseason pitching, how relievers have been used in the playoffs and how the World Baseball Classic changed his life.

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Game 5 of the National League Division Series set an improbably high bar for the ALCS and NLCS yet to be played. Statcast host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers break down how the Dodgers threw out Jason Werth by a mile at the plate, positional battles and why you should keep an eye on how Kenley Jansen and Aroldis Chapman are used in the NLCS and why the Indians' baserunning could be the difference maker against the Blue Jays in the ALCS.

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Every team's looking for an edge when it comes to conquering the postseason. Statcast host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers run through each matchup and break down who's got the upper hand when it comes to positions and why.

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As Statcast evolves, so does its tools to measure data and give us better insight into a player's skills. Statcast host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers break down a new term, barrel, and which player in Major League Baseball is the best at it.

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While the season is rapidly coming to a close, that doesn't mean that the Statcast crew is ready to start slowing down. Statcast host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers talk about Byron Buxton's speed, Marco Estrada's injury and if it's affecting his spin rate and measure the Cubs' defense. You'll also hear from Cubs rookie pitcher Rob Zastryzny about Chicago's mental skills program.

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When it comes to speed in the Major Leagues, the conversation's been consumed with Trea Turner's name but Statcast host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers would beg to argue on behalf of a few other players. They'll discuss Byron Buxton's stolen base numbers, look at the league as a whole when it comes to stolen base attempts and why barrels, a new Statcast stat, could better quantify a well-hit ball.

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If you've ever seen a nasty pitch on Statcast, there's a good chance you heard the term "spin rate." Spin rate is impacting the game more than ever and it's revealing new data for pitchers and hitters alike. Statcast host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers talk about spin rate with Driveline Baseball's Kyle Boddy on the latest edition of the Statcast Podcast.

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Ryan Zimmerman is good at hitting the ball hard but that hasn't turned into a ton of production. Statcast host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers take a closer look at Zimm's numbers, what could happen when he comes back from the disabled list and dive into MVP and Cy Young candidates and who'd get their vote.

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