Playing by the Numbers

Playing by the Numbers

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Playing by the Numbers episodes

  • Episode 6 (feat. Mike Featherstone)

    In the 6th episode of the pod, co-hosts Connor and Robbie are joined by The Fans' Magazine writer Mike Featherstone to talk about high school baseball, NFL free agency and trades, and MLB spring training.  

    38 min
  • Episode 5: NFL Free Agency and MLB News

    In the 5th episode of the PBTN pod, Saff and Omar return from their hiatus to discuss NFL free agency and some trends with the NFL that have been taking place in recent years. The hosts also talk about MLB spring training, recent news, and paying Minor Leaguers. 

    48 min
  • Episode 4: NFL Mock Draft with @mlb.webgems

    In the 4th episode of the Playing by the Numbers pod, Connor and Robbie are joined by Tommy, Nick G, and Nick C from @mlb.webgems on Instagram for a full first-round NFL mock draft. This draft was done based on what we think teams should do, not what we think will end up happening in the actual draft. 

    Draft order*

    1. Jaguars - Nick G
    2. Jets - Tommy
    3. Dolphins - Omar
    4. Falcons - Nick C
    5. Bengals - Saff
    6. Eagles - Nick G
    7. Lions - Tommy
    8. Panthers - Omar
    9. Broncos - Saff
    10. Cowboys - Nick C
    11. Giants - Nick G
    12. 49ers - Tommy
    13. Chargers - Omar
    14. Vikings - Saff
    15. Patriots - Nick C
    16. Cardinals - Nick G
    17. Raiders - Tommy
    18. Dolphins - Omar
    19. Football Team - Saff
    20. Bears - Nick C
    21. Colts - Nick G
    22. Titans - Tommy
    23. Jets - Omar
    24. Steelers - Saff
    25. Jaguars - Nick C
    26. Browns - Nick G
    27. Ravens - Tommy
    28. Saints - Omar
    29. Packers - Saff
    30. Bills - Nick C
    31. Chiefs - Nick G
    32. Bucs - Tommy
      33. 1 hr 28 min
    34. Episode 2 (feat. Cole and Jake from @mlbmythbuster): Fernando Tatis Jr. extension, Carson Wentz trade, and PECOTA projections

      In the first guest appearances on the podcast, Cole and Jake from @mlbmythbuster talk about offseason moves, the volatility of the 2020 MLB season, and PECOTA projections with co-hosts Robbie and Connor. 


      Timestamps:

      Fernando Tatis Jr. contract: 00:35

      Rosenthal+Moreland signings (A's): 10:45

      Sample size luck in 2020: 14:56

      Soto vs Acuna: 19:55

      Astros 2021 resurgence: 21:55

      Optimized lineup: 23:08

      Taijuan Walker signing: 27:15

      COVID protocols in MLB and the NFL: 37:11

      Juiced baseballs: 40:23

      Brett Gardner signing: 46:58

      Carson Wentz trade: 48:05

      Analytical decision-making in football and baseball: 54:30

      PECOTA projections: 1:00:05






      1 hr 16 min
    35. Episode 1: Super Bowl, Mets and Yankees Offseason, NFL Draft, and more
      In the inaugural episode of the Playing by the Numbers podcast, co-hosts Robbie and Connor recap the Super Bowl, the Mets and Yankees offseasons, the NFL draft, bad quarterback rankings on Instagram, and finish it off with a baseball card pack opening at the end.
      Time stamps:
      Super Bowl recap: 0:58
      Devin White: 5:48
      Trevor Bauer: 9:10
      Mets offseason: 13:09
      Yankees offseason: 19:23
      Foolish BB’s new video+miscellaneous: 25:26
      Texans saga: 29:47
      Notre Dame OLU+Jordy Nelson+Tim Tebow: 43:29
      NFL Draft+2021 Rookie WR rankings: 50:17
      Chris Hogan Lacrosse: 1:01:06
      Instagram QB lists: 1:02:44
      Mike and Maurkice Pouncey Retire: 1:09:50
      Baseball cards: 1:14:24
      1 hr 20 min

    About Playing by the Numbers

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    We talk about baseball and football from an analytical perspective. Hosted by Robbie and Connor from both MLBFactCheck and NFLFactCheck on Instagram, we will give in depth analysis about all recent…