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Alex Kienholz

  • joined Jun 28, 2012
  • last login May 23, 2013
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I am a college freshman who will either be studying economics or business. I am a huge baseball fan and an avid fan of sabermetrics. I am also a contributor to Beyond the Boxscore and Twinkie Town

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User Blog

Dan Turkenkopf: A Beyond the Box Score success story

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How one former Beyond the Box Score writer became a front office employee.

Does Practice Make Perfect?

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How much does batting practice help pitchers?

The MLB Hall of Fame: One and Done

4

These players fell off the ballot after their first year. Who surprised you the most?

2013 MLB Hall of Fame: The Forgotten Man

5

Curt Schilling was seemingly forgotten when it came to Hall of Fame voting. When will he get elected?

2013 MLB Hall of Fame: The Voting Process

9

After electing nobody to the Hall of Fame in 2013 the voting process must change.

Is Lance Berkman a cheaper Josh Hamilton?

2

Did the Texas Rangers sign a cheaper version of Josh Hamilton?

The Nationals pick Adam LaRoche over Michael Morse

5

With the signing of Adam LaRoche, it appears that Michael Morse will be on the move.

Sabersphere 1/8: Lance Berkman, The HOF voting process needs to change

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The best sabermetric articles around the internet all in once place.

Are power pitchers getting squeezed?

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Do pitchers that throw slower get more called strikes?

How do we handle PEDs when it comes to the Hall?

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This year's Hall of Fame ballot includes many suspected PED users. Should they be allowed entrance into Cooperstown?

A look at offensive volatility and win expectancy

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What can offensive volatility and win expectancy tell us about a team by the end of the season?

Sabersphere 1/4: Offensive Volatility, Koji Uehara, and the D-Backs Outfield

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Top sabermetric links all at Beyond the Box Score.

Who helped their Cooperstown case the most in 2012?

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Who increased their Hall of Fame chances in 2012?

Taking a look at pitcher v pitcher match-ups

6

How much credit should pitchers get for striking out National League pitchers?

Where Does Wil Myers Begin 2013?

9

Should the Royals wait until the summer before the call up Wil Myers?

Should the Marlins Listen on Giancarlo Stanton?

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After making a huge blockbuster trade, should Miami look into another one?

Is lineup protection a real thing?

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Has a solution for lineup protection been discovered?

Looking at pitch types and pitch receiving

7

Have we found a new way to look at it?

Taking a look at walk and strikeout factors, 2010-2012

14

Just how much do stadiums effect strikeouts and walks?

Can R.A. Dickey Succeed in a Dome?

9

While many people believe knuckleballs tend to "fluttle", one study has found that isn't quite the case.

What are the Red Sox doing?

2

After trading over $100M in contracts, the Red Sox are back to signing free agents in hopes of competing in 2013. Are they doing the right thing?

Appreciating a knuckleball

14

The knuckleball is a fascinating pitch, and sometimes one just has to sit back and look at it in GIF form, so that they can truly appreciate it.

Edwin Jackson is a Chicago Cub

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Theo and co. just don't stop. After spending money on three pitchers, they picked up Edwin Jackson.

Looking at hitter platoon splits 2002-2012

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We all know right handed batters have the advantage when it comes to batting, but just how big is it?

Knuckleball Pitchers and WAR

14

RA9-Wins is much better than fWAR when looking at knuckleballers

Who are the most consistent players?

14

Who are the most consistent players in baseball? Let's look at their VOL scores!

BtB Podcast #30 - The Hall of Stats and Deacon White

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Alex Kienholz and Adam Darowski discuss the Hall of Fame and the Hall of Stats.

Can Philip Humber Regain His 2011 Form?

4

2011 was Humber's best year, but in 2012 he fell off significantly. What adjustments does he need to make in order to succeed in 2013?

Chicago Cubs rotation: Has Epstein done it again?

2

Epstein has a knack for signing good talent at low price tags. This off-season, has he done it again with two pitchers?

Jered Weaver: A Cause for Concern in 2013?

4

Jered Weaver saw his velocity drop by almost 2 mph in 2011, is there further cause for concern in 2013?

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