With the 2022-2023 PHF season kicking off last weekend, I wanted to provide more analytical content about the PHF and its games/players. The first major step in that direction are my new (and pretty!) game score-by-player reports for every team (and player). I posted the reports from Sunday’s games to my Twitter since I didn’t […]
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Coming from a non-hockey background, faceoffs are an aspect of hockey that I haven’t thought much about. However, a recent Mike Murphy (@DigDeepBSB) tweet inspired me to look at faceoffs a little closer. I don’t want to spoil my article on measuring faceoffs, but it turns out that Jillian Dempsey is really fricking good. You
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At the 2021 WHKYHAC Conference, I presented research on exploring the aging curve in the NWHL. In addition, I put together a write-up of my analysis and work process, which you can find below. The code and data for this project can be found on my GitHub page. If you’re just looking for the 2022
Aging Curves in Women’s Hockey: NWHL Edition Read More »
Using a CPOE model and a Mixed Effects model, I tried to quantify passing skill in the NWHL using passing data from the 2021 NWHL season.
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Plate discipline (BB%, K%, and BB/K) is one the biggest concerns for hitters making the transition from the KBO to MLB. Using data charted for the KBO Wizard, I explored the question of projecting plate discipline from the KBO to MLB using Swing%, Contact%, and similar approach metrics, using Kim Ha-seong and Na Sung-bum‘s player
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Below is my submission for the 2021 Big Data Cup, hosted by Stathletes. I focused on developing a framework for measuring the value of player shots and movements, including the actions that occur before a potential assist. I outline my process for developing Expected Attack Value (xAV) below and explore some trends among common pass
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WNBA Free Agency kicks fully into gear on February 1st when teams and players are able to officially able to sign deals. While there hasn’t been much action (yet), it sounds like things are brewing behind the scenes. There are quite a few stars who received core designations (Liz Cambage, Nneka Ogwumike, and Natasha Howard),
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Assigning a value to an individual pitch and its result is not a new concept. While we have stats like FIP and xwOBA that we can use to evaluate a pitcher as a whole, it’s important to know which pitches fare the best, whether it’s so a pitcher can optimize their arsenal or a hitter
The Best Pitch in the KBO: Introducing KBO Run Values Read More »
With his slider and splitter combo, Koo Chang-mo electrified the world in the early parts of the KBO season. How could that skill and potential set Koo up for MLB success? Check out Koo Chang-mo’s player page on the KBO Wizard and enjoy this GIF of his slider and splitter combination.
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Sporting an MLB-caliber fastball, Ahn Woo-jin is one of the best strikeout pitchers in the KBO. At 21 years old, he’s still developing his approach; here’s why MLB teams should be interested once he’s eligible to be posted. Check out Ahn Woo-jin’s profile page on the KBO Wizard and enjoy this GIF of him touching
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