The Influence of Analytics on Baseball

[Freak]

Analytics have taken over the game, from launch angles to advanced pitching metrics. How do you think the use of analytics has changed the way we view baseball? Do you think it’s enhancing the sport or taking away from the human element?

[Gary10]

With the advent of advanced statistics like WAR, exit velocity, and launch angle, teams now focus on more than just traditional metrics like batting average or ERA. Analytics help teams make smarter decisions about player acquisitions, matchups, and defensive alignments.