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Defending the Barrel

Is tracking down the best-hit baseballs skill, scouting, or luck?

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The Art of Multi-Dimensional Hitting

In an era where most hitters aim for solely power, there is still a class of hitter who can do it all.

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RO Baseball’s Team Stat Page

As the trade deadline approaches, here’s a guide to help interpret each…

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RO Baseball MLB Show — 06.30

Casey Boguslaw and Jeremy Frank discuss All-Star voting, what’s going on in Houston, “Sprint Speed”

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The Cheapest Place to Buy a Homer

The secret to Houston’s success may be the park they play in.

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The Coors Effect — Visualized

When a hitter achieves a barrel in Colorado, how much of a difference does the thin air have on its outcome?

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RO Baseball MLB Show — 06.08: Learn About Barrels!

Casey Boguslaw gives a primer on his favorite baseball stat — barrels — pros, cons, and everything in between.

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Deep Dive — May Barrels

Which teams saw the biggest improvement in 2017’s second month?

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Another Barrel Stat for All 30 Teams

Last week I explained why each team can believe in their start — with barrels. Now I will explain why each team’s start could be misleading using the same metric.