Ballpark Dimensions

How big of a role do statistics play in a pro scout's job? Statcast host Mike Petriello checks in with Astros Director of Pro Scouting Kevin Goldstein to take a look into his day-to-day operations and why statistics play a role in his decisions. Plus, MLB.com's Pirates reporter Adam Berry joins Statcast to forecast Andrew McCutchen's production in 2016 and why Arquimedes Caminero's statistics are a team's dream.

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Statcast's reach is growing wider and higher heading into its second season. MLB.com's Daren Willman joins Statcast host Mike Petriello to discuss how he got his start in Statcast and where the future lies for data-driven information. (10:30) Plus, former big league pitcher Brian Bannister talks shop with Petriello about his new gig as the director of pitching analysis and development for the Boston Red Sox, Dave Dombrowski's view of statistics and how he'll help his pitchers grow through numbers.

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Plenty of questions surround two AL Central teams looking to contend in 2016. Statcast host Mike Petriello chats with Aaron Gleeman, author at HardballTalk, to learn how the Twins' offense gets a major boost with recently acquired Byung Ho Park and how Miguel Sano is so successful at the dish. (16:30) Plus, MLB.com's Jordan Bastian joins Statcast to demystify why Carlos Carrasco is one of the most underrated pitchers in the game.

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Can spin rate revive a pitcher's career? Statcast host Mike Petriello dives into this idea with Tigers reporter Jason Beck as they explore how Justin Verlander finished 2015 stronger than he started. (19:32) Plus, Angels reporter Alden Gonzalez joins Statcast to evaluate how Garrett Richards' out of this world spin rate could help him be the ace he's meant to be on the mound.

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Does high spin rate correlate with a higher number of injuries? How does Driveline Baseball find success in their slogan, "throw harder and reduce your injury risk"? Kyle Boddy, President and Founder of Driveline Baseball, joins Statcast host Mike Petriello to answer these questions and more. (15:35) Plus, Padres beat reporter Corey Brock joins Statcast to discuss San Diego's offseason plan and how the Friars front office is utilizing statistics like spin rate to find success in their starting rotation.

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In its first year, Statcast forever changed the way we watch the game of baseball. MLB.com's vice president of stats Cory Schwartz joins Statcast host Mike Petriello to wrap up the season, look ahead to the future and breakdown this strong offseason class of free agents.

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Are athletes starting to warm up to statistical-based questions? Fangraphs' Eno Sarris joins Statcast host Mike Petriello to take us inside his stat-driven interviews and which player's interest in statistics most surprised him. (14:00) Plus, former Rockies outfielder Ryan Spilborghs joins Statcast to breakdown what it's actually like to hit in high altitude and how he'll use new metrics in the broadcast booth.

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How are statistics playing a role in the World Series? Sports on Earth columnist Anthony Castrovince joins Statcast host Mike Petriello to breakdown the cost of the Mets' weak defense and the natural evolution of statistics in baseball. (14:37) Plus, ESPN's Wednesday Night Baseball host Jon Sciambi joins Mike to explain why the Mets' 'runs per game' statistic could be deceiving, how stats fit into his broadcast and why anyone has dared to throw a first pitch strike against Alcides Escobar.

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New York Times National writer Tyler Kepner keeps it simple when it comes to covering all 30 Major League teams. Statcast host Mike Petriello picks Kepner's brain to find out why a college-ruled notebook keeps him organized and how he's utilized WAR in his own writing. (14:55) Plus, Aaron Gordon, Staff writer at Vice, shares his adventure inside a Statcast truck and why, although cautious, broadcasters find statistics relatable and easy to adopt into their show.

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Despite countless injuries to star players, St. Louis has flourished heading into the Postseason, clinching yet another playoff berth. MLB.com's Cardinals beat reporter Jenifer Langosch joins Statcast host Mike Petriello to try and quantify how the Cardinals' depth has allowed them to dominate for another season with major contributions from Matt Carpenter and Randal Grichuk. (15:10) Plus, Mike and Orange County Register's Pedro Moura discuss the Angels starting pitching woes and why Garrett Richards has to step up and be the ace his team needs.

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