Taller MLB hitters (6′4″+) generate more power and higher WAR but strike out more due to longer swing paths and larger zones. Shorter hitters excel in contact and consistency with lower K%, but offer less power. Lefties have a slight edge in average and OBP across all height groups.
Category Archives: Baseball metrics
USA Baseball PDP Testing and the MLB Combine
USAB and MLB test baseball players at early ages to capture performance metrics
Aging Curves in Pro Baseball
As baseball players progress through their careers, the relentless march of time becomes an undeniable adversary, affecting their ability to throw and hit with the same vigor as they age. The journey of these abilities is best exemplified through aging curves. The Significance of Draft Age – Youth is a Precious Asset Quoting a BaseballContinue reading “Aging Curves in Pro Baseball”
MLB 30 Yard Times
MLB players’ 30-yard sprint times are measured using data from Baseball Savant, showing a range from 3.67s to 4.67s. Players’ speed declines with age, averaging 3.95 seconds at 22 years, increasing to about 4.25 seconds fifteen years later.
Monster Baseball 