Rohan PatelUsing Logistic Regression to Model Free-Kick AccuracyIn soccer, there are few moments as beautiful as a long-range free-kick hitting the back of the net. From the sorcery of Roberto Carlos to…Mar 30Mar 30
Rohan PatelA Shiny App to Summarize Pitch Quality from a Trackman FileAs someone who’s worked with Collegiate/High School Baseball data, having a simple mechanism to visualize pitch quality is indispensable…Mar 5Mar 5
Rohan PatelCy Young Voting Trends: Using Machine Learning to Study the Evolving Nature of the Cy Young AwardEvery year, the Cy Young Award is given to the best pitcher in MLB's National and American leagues. The award is decided by a panel of…Jul 30, 2023Jul 30, 2023
Rohan PatelFouls per Drive Over Expected: What Players Excel at Drawing Fouls?When NBA fans discuss players like Joel Embiid and James Harden, one statement is almost inevitable: “Foul baiters.” A term that’s thrown…May 19, 2023May 19, 2023
Rohan PatelFeast or Famine?: Analyzing the Sustainability of Three-True Outcome BaseballIn the past couple of decades, baseball has undergone an upheaval in the way the game is played. If you turn on any baseball broadcast…Apr 14, 2023Apr 14, 2023
Rohan PatelHow the New York Mets Can Return to GloryFor the Mets, the 2022 season was ripe with highs and lows. A 101-win season ended far too soon for the Mets' liking, having been…Nov 14, 2022Nov 14, 2022
Rohan PatelThe Mets Have The Next Great Superstar On Their Hands, And He’s Only 20.With the arrival of Steve Cohen, the New York Mets have had an influx of new talent through free agency and trades. However, the next great…Jul 7, 2022Jul 7, 2022
Rohan PatelNew York Mets 2022 Season PreviewAfter an underwhelming season, and then a lengthy lockout, the New York Mets are finally back. Steve Cohen flexed his wallets once again…Mar 29, 2022Mar 29, 2022
Rohan PatelGrading the 2021 MetsThe Mets had a difficult, up-and-down 2021 season. Despite the ultimately underwhelming result, there were still some exceptional and…Nov 17, 2021Nov 17, 2021