In this episode of Bucs' Bounty, Michael and Steven are joined by baseball data scientist Thomas Nestico of TJ Stats for a deep dive into the impact of analytics on today’s game—and what it all means for the Pirates.

From pitch counts and the rise of fielding metrics to the looming reality of the automatic strike zone, the trio unpacks how data is reshaping everything from player evaluation to in-game strategy.

They also dig into what the numbers are saying about a handful of current Pirates. Whether you're a stathead or just analytics-curious, this episode offers a sharp look at where baseball’s headed and how the Bucs can keep up.

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