Baseballogy

Baseballogy

By Drew Wilfahrt and Adam ScheidSportsScienceLeisureBaseball
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Baseballogy episodes

  • Episode 63 - Woah, Bacon
    In this episode, Drew and Adam discuss Drew's unexpected experience with opening day, and then they cover some of the fun happenings in baseball games that are actually being played. Later, Drew goes down a rabbit hole of Old Timey Baseball, and then discusses early season exit velocity leaders.  After, Drew puts starting pitcher velocity under the microscope, and discusses the Twins velocity relative to their peers. Penultimately, Drew sticks up for the little guy, Chris Paddack, and his top notch cowboy git'up. Finally, Drew explains an awesome stat, xwOBAcon.
    1 hr 10 min
  • Episode 62 - Buying the Weather Channel (AL Preview)
    In this episode, Drew and Adam banter about the opening games in Tokyo, Japan, and discuss the importance of Ichiro to baseball. Later, they discuss Mike Trout's big contract extension, and whether he can now buy the weather channel. Afterward, they discuss the other big contract extensions from the week. Finally, they discuss their AL picks, and wrap up their preview episodes.
    1 hr 53 min
  • Episode 61 - NL preview 2019
    In the SECOND episode published today (go back if you haven't listened to that one!) Drew and Adam discuss the upcoming 2019 season, and make over under selections for the national league. Drew and Adam use wildly different tactics to make their choices, and Adam follows a computer down Mets optimism (bad idea).
    54 min
  • Episode 60 - The Best Cedric in Baseball
    Today's episode is a double feature! 2 episodes in one day! In this episode, Drew and Adam discuss Adam's leave of absence and then catch up on all of the huge free agent news that happened while they were away. Later, they discuss some of the Twins moves, and discuss how their offseason is wrapping up. After that, they discuss Mike Trout's spring training stats and then stick up for Brian Anderson of the Marlins, who may or may not have been previously been stuck up for on this show. Adam also sticks up for his son, who may already be one of the best Cedrics in baseball. Finally, they put some of the potential rule changes under the microscope, and discuss the potential impacts many of the rules, particularly the 3-batter-minimum rule has on baseball. Listen to the next episode right away to hear more Baseballogy!
    1 hr 5 min
  • Episode 59 - Pod Jones
    In this episode, Drew and Adam discuss Todd Jones, reliever, and one time top-5 finisher in Cy Young Voting. Later, they discuss one of the strangest wind-ups ever, and dive into some of the week's news including, Frank Robinson passing away, and JT Realmuto being traded to the Phillies. Also, they discuss some of the actual rule changes that could happen in 2019, as well as some that likely won't. Finally, Adam explains international bonus pools, and why they are important, and Drew dives into the SI vault to stick up for Frank Robinson.
    1 hr 4 min
  • Episode 58 - What Do You Want From Baseball?
    In this episode, Drew and Adam banter about the few moves that have been made including AJ Pollock to the Dodgersm Wade Miley to the Astros, and more. Later, they discuss the conclusion of some winter league baseball including the australian baseball league and the venezuelan winter league. After that, Adam breaks down his time at the Winter Meltdown, and tells a heartwarming story about Michael Cuddyer. Penultimately, Drew discusses career WAR marks for Mike Trout, and then Drew and Adam discuss some possible rule changes for the upcoming MLB seasons. Finally, Drew sticks up for Jenrry Mejia without the approval of Adam.
    0 min
  • Episode 57 - League Down Under
    In this episode Drew and Adam briefly discuss the latest moves around the MLB including Adam Ottavino and Cody Allen signing contracts. Later (Starts at 23:00), they interview Alex Pellerano , Head of Commercial and Marketing with Baseball Australia to discuss the Australian Baseball League (ABL), and one of their newest expansion teams, Geelong-Korea. In the interview, they discuss some of the unique challenges and opportunities Geelong-Korea has presented during its inaugural season.
    For more on Geelong-Korea, go to their website at: http://web.theabl.com.au/index.jsp?sid=t5404 
    To watch the ABL playoffs, check out this link here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4URW7871xPZrbeiPREOldA
    1 hr 3 min
  • Episode 56 - The Shed Goes Viral
    In this episode, Drew and Adam discuss their recent brush with going viral, as their nickname made it into Amazon Alexa's favorite baseball player response. Want to know more? Ask Alexa who her favorite baseball player is. Afterward, Drew and Adam discuss the recent player signings like the unbelievable short 1 year deal for Yasmana Grandal. Alphabet soup covers Fielding Runs Above Average, or FRAA, and the adjustments added in for catchers' fielding. After that, they discuss the broad payroll landscape in MLB, and the outlook for the future. Adam goes behind enemy lines and discusses the Twins signing of Blake Parker, and looks at his outlook with the Twins. Finally, Drew discusses Mike Trout's weird new shoes, and they stick up for the little guy, Willians Astudillo, who has now held the "little guy" title 3 times!
    1 hr 19 min
  • Episode 55 - Sticking up for the Little Team
    In this episode, Adam and Drew discuss some Free Agent relievers being signed including Zach Britton and David Robertson. Drew covers a bad stat called "Games Finished." Later, they discuss the Rays eliminating seats to generate a more "intimate setting" in Tropicana Field. Adam speaks behind enemy lines about Nelson Cruz's outlook in a Twins uniform. Finally, Drew sticks up for Geelong-Korea, a new expansion team in the Australian Baseball League.
    1 hr 3 min
  • Episode 54 - Tips for a Future Dad
    In this Episode, Adam and Drew discuss the barrage of moves occurring around the league, and catch up on news from Homer Bailey. Later, Adam takes a deepdive into the Twins pickup of Nelson Cruz, and Drew takes a final jab at Joe Mauer's salary for the sake of Twins' fans everywhere. Also, Drew puts a dad tip from Seth Lgo under the microscope. Finally, Mike Trout minute takes an unexpected turn, and Adam and Drew stick up for the Angels newest pitcher, Matt Harvey.
    1 hr 23 min

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Baseballogy is a podcast where two rational scientists talk irrationally about baseball. Join us as we discuss the action from in and around major league baseball.