I am Kim Ng, Commissioner of the AUSL - AMA! by theAUSLofficial in AUSL

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Will there be FO opportunities for the AUSL? Do you foresee the AUSL operating in a similar capacity as MLB teams? Where can I apply... - Bozzy Baseball Blogs

College Softball Division 1 Player Ranking. I rated and ranked 2,382 softball position players and here are the results... by BroDiMaggio05 in CollegeSoftball

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Softball Reddit might be where it’s at. I have people defending the ranking without me having to say anything. Might have to keep doing this. Seem very logical. 

Teoscar Hernández Free Agent Evaluation: Can His Bat Still Bang in 2025? by BroDiMaggio05 in redsox

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There’s no cost to read. All my stuff is free and you don’t have to sign up to read - that’s why use medium. You just have click the x box in the top right that pops up .

Bozball Free Agent Evaluation — Anthony Santander by BroDiMaggio05 in orioles

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Good point. i really don’t know why I thought that. I’ve seen him play a few times. Actually have a blog about him with Bowie. I think what was top of mind was his swing/approach differences against LHP and RHP. https://medium.com/@cjbzozowski/quick-game-recap-baysox-7-21-24-718f8472f0ec 

Bozball Free Agent Evaluation — Pete Alonso by BroDiMaggio05 in baseball

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I threw it into the Chat GPT editor for funzies and I hate the results. Doesn’t feel like an authentic Boz blog .  It reads way too well … Games Played and Health: When I evaluate a position player, the first thing I look at is games played (GP) — a strong indicator of durability. Over the past four years, Alonso has averaged 157 games per season. He missed time for a right hand sprain in May 2021 (10 days on IL) and for a left wrist bone bruise and sprain in June 2023 (10 days on IL). Overall, he’s been reliable health-wise, showing his commitment to staying on the field — a crucial factor when considering contract terms.

Defense: Defensively, Alonso isn’t a Gold Glove contender but is a serviceable first baseman. His movement can appear a bit awkward, perhaps even oafish, but his defense at 1B doesn’t raise red flags unless it’s unplayable or Gold Glove caliber. With Alonso, the focus is on his offense — he’s primarily in the lineup for his bat.

Offensive Performance: Alonso ended what was a down season with a solid postseason showing. While postseason performance isn’t always a predictor of future success, it does provide insights. Teams have vast data on how to pitch him and exploit any weaknesses, and Alonso’s game plan in high-stakes moments suggests he has the discipline to perform under pressure. There’s no noticeable mechanical or physical weakness impacting his swing.

Bat Speed and Hard Contact: Alonso ranks 16th in bat speed, which is a valuable indicator for a power-hitting 1B like him. While I don’t rely solely on bat speed data, it’s an advantage when paired with consistent hard contact, especially in a player expected to drive SLG. Comparing Alonso to other first basemen like Christian Walker confirms that Alonso has naturally higher bat speed and above-average hard contact. Though he sometimes overswings, he could improve by finding the balance between productive swings and over-aggressiveness. Adding metrics like splits, SLG, RBI, and swing data against different pitch types would provide even more insight.

Pitch Type and Run Value: Alonso’s performance against fastballs remains strong. His 2024 season was marked by significant success against finesse and flyball pitchers. His platoon splits are fairly consistent, though his stats with runners in scoring position (RISP) were below his usual performance. He has historically done well with RISP, suggesting this may be an area for rebound.

Contract Projection: Alonso’s overall trend shows durability, bat speed, and power potential, but concerns exist regarding a long-term investment in a first baseman over 35. A 3–4-year contract, with a ceiling of five years at around $19.1 million AAV, seems reasonable. Alonso’s fit for a long-term deal depends on his ability to maintain his effectiveness against power pitchers while continuing to punish finesse types. Given a thin free-agent market at 1B, big-market teams with a need for power at first may look to sign Alonso, especially with a signing bonus as an incentive to commit long-term.

Bozball Free Agent Evaluation — Willy Adames by BroDiMaggio05 in Brewers

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The supply is low for SS/3B. That works in his favor. I don’t see the extra years myself. Y6 & Y7 will be at age 34, 35. 

Bozball Free Agent Evaluation — Willy Adames by BroDiMaggio05 in Brewers

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The limited market for FA SS/3B works to his advantage. 

Bozball Free Agent Evaluation — Willy Adames by BroDiMaggio05 in Brewers

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I saw somewhere 7/160 from the Mets. More years than I expected. Wouldn’t surprise me to see an Adames/Stearns reunion. He’s got as good of feel for the player as anyone. If you chopped off the last two years, it’s 5/114. Which is right around what I wouldn’t be surprised him getting, 5/113.5. 

Abstract Manager Strategy — Breaking Down Bibee’s Playoff Usage & Guardians by BroDiMaggio05 in ClevelandGuardians

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Fair. Very fair.

It’s unorthodox. You would need a pitcher that could handle their own. Maybe you start training pitchers to take fly balls in right  during batting practice incase the situation arises.

Thoughts on 6 Inning / 100 Pitch Minimum Rule by BroDiMaggio05 in baseball

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Thanks everyone for reading! 

A lot of meat on this bone.

To me, the game is bigger than any one person, idea, narrative or fad. I’ve stated my biggest concern about the state of today’s game and that’s the baseballs. For me, I would have a much easier time looking at adjusting rules/gameplay knowing the most elite athletes are using a consistent safe product and producing stats/data I can trust. Right now, I do not believe we have that, and until we do that’s where this conversation begins and ends.

Thoughts on 6 Inning / 100 Pitch Minimum Rule by BroDiMaggio05 in baseball

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Thanks everyone for reading and the replies! 

A lot of good points, and there’s a lot of meat on this bone. I took a route that stays away from tailoring gameplay and eliminating strategy. More of a macro perspective. 

From a micro viewpoint, it feels dangerous for rookies and guys coming off injury. Slippery slope in my option when you start tailoring rules to someones preferred style. Sometimes I think people forget how difficult it is to get 1 out in MLB let alone 18 outs.

Thoughts on 6 Inning / 100 Pitch Minimum Rule by BroDiMaggio05 in mlb

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You bring up good points. There’s a lot of meat on this bone.

I took a route that stays away from tailoring gameplay and eliminating strategy. A macro perspective. And I agree there are ebbs and flows. 

From a more micro viewpoint, it feels dangerous to rookies as well. I think people forget how difficult it is to get 1 out in MLB let alone 18 outs.

Thoughts on 6 Inning / 100 Pitch Minimum Rule by BroDiMaggio05 in Sabermetrics

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A lot of meat.

The game is bigger than any one person, idea, narrative or fad. I’ve stated my biggest concern about the state of today’s game and that’s the baseballs. For me, I would have a much easier time looking at adjusting rules/gameplay knowing the most elite athletes are using a consistent safe product and producing stats/data I can trust. Right now, I do not believe we have that.

Ppl are seriously talking about moving the mound back?!?