How To: Statcast - A Basic Intro To MLB Analytics

Statcast is becoming an everyday tool for players and coaches around Major League Baseball, but it can also be useful for fans and analysts interested in the platform for fantasy or betting purposes as well! This is a basic intro on how to use Statcast's website, Baseball Savant, as well as interpreting some of the crucial stats and graphics that are important for player analysis. Leave a comment telling me what you want to know next! This video was taken from April 28th's episode of The Analytical Lion and compiled into a highlight reel for your enjoyment. You can find the full episode wherever you find your podcasts. If you want to see more of this type of content, feel free to leave a like and subscribe! Also, check out the YouTube and X/Twitter accounts for extra content and updates! Works Cited: Cloud, Google. “Crushed: MLB + Google Cloud AI Shows How Locale Affects the Long Ball.” YouTube, YouTube, www.youtube.com/watch?v=lnFejxaZM6w. Accessed 28 Apr. 2025. Cloud, Google. “MLB + Google Cloud: It’s a Whole New Ballgame with AI.” YouTube, YouTube, www.youtube.com/watch?v=GyhePhxSeaw. Accessed 28 Apr. 2025. Cloud, Google. “Wings: MLB + Google Cloud AI Shows How Mascots Can Help Steal a Base.” YouTube, YouTube, www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJ49bhANgcU. Accessed 28 Apr. 2025. “Expected Batting Average (Xba): Glossary.” MLB.Com, www.mlb.com/glossary/statcast/expected-batting-average. Accessed 28 Apr. 2025. Medusa KB. “Blessing.” YouTube, YouTube, www.youtube.com/watch?v=p8V9yTJavjo. Accessed 28 Apr. 2025. Medusa KB. “Maze.” YouTube, YouTube, www.youtube.com/watch?v=gf7BDcMuMN0. Accessed 28 Apr. 2025. MLB. “Relive the BEST Statcast Moments of 2024 (480-Foot Home Runs, 105-MPH Pitches)!” YouTube, YouTube, www.youtube.com/watch?v=RBoCu2sC1ks&t=177s. Accessed 28 Apr. 2025. Morninglightmusic. “Low Key.” YouTube, YouTube, www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ve3GNEHJ_so. Accessed 28 Apr. 2025. Morninglightmusic. “No Limits.” YouTube, YouTube, www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kxs7rqW42Bg&t=36s. Accessed 28 Apr. 2025. MUSIC, RUN. “Intro Music 10 Seconds Trap.” YouTube, YouTube, www.youtube.com/watch?v=fBiNCGusPHE. Accessed 28 Apr. 2025. “Statcast Search.” Baseballsavant.Com, baseballsavant.mlb.com/statcast_search. Accessed 28 Apr. 2025. Statmuse. Bryce Harper 2021 Stats, www.statmuse.com/mlb/ask/bryce-harper-2021-stats. Xelle. “Jazz Intro Music.” YouTube, YouTube, www.youtube.com/watch?v=bgf8YF6AzuA. Accessed 28 Apr. 2025. “Yankees 10-1 Orioles (Sep 26, 2024) Final Score.” ESPN, ESPN Internet Ventures, www.espn.com/mlb/game/_/gameId/401570846/orioles-yankees. Accessed 28 Apr. 2025.