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In the ever-evolving landscape of baseball analytics, one derived statistic has emerged as a cornerstone for evaluating a hitter’s raw power: Isolated Power, or ISO. Defined simply as slugging percentage (SLG) minus batting average (BA), ISO strips away singles to focus purely on a player’s ability to generate extra-base hits—doubles, triples, and home runs. For…

The “most important” baseball stat depends on context—whether you’re evaluating hitters, pitchers, or overall player value, and whether the focus is on individual performance, team contribution, or predictive power. Here’s a breakdown of the stats currently popular stats, other key stats, and why certain ones might take precedence. Currently popular stats. Other Potentially More Important…

As a college baseball coach with limited funding and access only to basic traditional stats (e.g., batting average, ERA, hits, runs, RBIs, home runs, strikeouts, walks, etc.), you can still derive meaningful insights to scout opponents and craft effective game plans. By creatively combining and analyzing these stats, you can identify patterns, strengths, and weaknesses…

As baseball coaches, we stand at the crossroads of tradition and innovation. On one side, we have the “old school” approach—grit, gut, and a reliance on time-tested metrics like batting average to make decisions. On the other, we have the modern era of analytics, where sabermetrics, data models, and algorithms promise to optimize every facet…

As a small college baseball coach, you’re no stranger to doing more with less. At NAIA programs, where budgets are tight and resources are stretched thin, every decision counts. You need tools that deliver big results without breaking the bank—tools that give you the same edge as bigger schools and programs with their high-tech analytics…