NHL Playoff Predictions. Tork & Rice Hitting. EPL Styles. MLB Diving Data.
Issue One Hundred And Eighty Six
Welcome
Stayed up too late watching the draft, thus the delay!
Issue Summary
The ice is set for Stanley Cup dreams as predictive models unveil the playoff contenders, while on the diamond, Detroit's Torkelson is showing newfound power, and Yankee rookie Rice is mashing early. Across the pond, Premier League tactics are dissected through data-driven playing styles, and a unique "All-Scrapes Team" celebrates MLB's most daring defensive dives.
Weekly Unexpected Quote
"I became a good pitcher when I stopped trying to make them miss the ball and started trying to make them hit it."
Sandy Koufax
This Week's Lineup
NHL Playoff Predictions
Using their TRACR model, this article provides NHL playoff predictions, ranking the 16 teams' chances of winning the Stanley Cup, with Tampa Bay as the favorite. theanalyst.com
Spencer Torkelson's Adjustments
After a rocky start to his MLB career, Tigers first baseman Spencer Torkelson is showing significant improvement in 2025, marked by a hot streak and notable adjustments to his batting stance and approach that are translating to increased power and efficiency, suggesting this might be more than just a temporary surge. fangraphs.com
EPL 2024-25 Playing Styles
This article uses Opta data to analyze Premier League teams' playing styles in 2024-25, focusing on metrics like speed of attack, ball progression effectiveness, and high turnovers to reveal tactical trends and team-specific approaches. theanalyst.com
Ben Rice is Mashing
Yankees rookie Ben Rice, after a challenging 2024, has started the 2025 season impressively, showcasing improved power and plate discipline, though his long-term consistency and ability to adjust to pitching adjustments remain to be seen. pitcherlist.com
The All-Scrapes Team
Identifies the MLB players who dove for batted balls most frequently at each position between 2022 and 2024, highlighting leaders like Pete Alonso (first base), Andrés Giménez (second base), Geraldo Perdomo and C.J. Abrams (shortstop), Alec Bohm (third base), Jurickson Profar (left field), Brenton Doyle (center field), and George Springer (right field), with Nico Hoerner leading overall. sportsinfosolutions.com
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