By: S. Christopher Michaels I don’t see my dad nearly as often as I would like. But I hear from him almost every day when…
Author: Christopher Michaels
Call me Chris.
I've been with Baseball Almanac since the summer of 2021. My articles focus on the history of the game and bridging the gap between traditional statistics and modern sabermetrics. I conduct my own statistical analysis, often designing new metrics to increase my understanding of baseball. Good or bad, I will always share the results with you.
I am a diehard Kansas City Royals fan. I loved them from the day I learned about baseball more than forty years ago. I enjoy spirited interactions with readers. Please feel free to ask me any questions. I hope to ignite your passion for our national pastime.
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Not all wins are created equal: When the (sabermetric) data is mightier than the sword.
By: S. Christopher Michaels Scoring more runs than your opponent wins baseball games (checks math). Within that context, run differential (Rdiff) has long been…
Does defense win championships at the Major League level: When the (sabermetric) data is mightier than the sword.
By: S. Christopher Michaels Defense saves runs. It is axiomatic—one of many truisms in baseball. But how many runs, really? And how would we even…
Did StatCast change the game or the ball: When the (sabermetric) data is mightier than the sword.
By: S. Christopher Michaels “Chris Bassitt is hardly alone in his outcry that something has changed regarding the tool of his tradecraft. Questions were asked…
With a better understanding of how runs are scored comes better decision making: When the (sabermetric) data is mightier than the sword.
By: S. Christopher Michaels Everyone knows how runs are scored in baseball. Just ask them… It seems simplistic. If you ask ten different baseball fans…
Effective pitching is knowing when to accept the challenge: When the (sabermetric) data is mightier than the sword.
By S. Christopher Michaels As the title suggests, effective pitching in Major League Baseball is knowing when to accept the challenge with an opposing batter.…
Saber rattling, episode 8: When the (sabermetric) data is mightier than the sword.
Welcome to another edition of Saber rattling. It’s that time. Baseball time is here. Everybody knows there’s not a better time of year. Hear that…
Saber rattling: My over-the-top attempt to make you fall in love with sabermetrics.
Welcome to another edition of Saber rattling. This isn’t late. I promise… In my last article, I mentioned writing about ‘that annual pitching award’ during…
Saber rattling: My (sometimes) weekly, over the top, attempt to make you fall in love with sabermetrics.
Welcome to another edition of Saber rattling. Another day, another dollar—well, I haven’t seen many dollars yet from this enterprise, so let’s cross our fingers.…
Saber rattling: My (mostly) weekly, over the top, attempt to make you fall in love with sabermetrics.
Welcome to another edition of Saber rattling. Who’s got two thumbs and is still writing for Baseball Almanac? This guy! Before going on, I need…