The Data Dugout
Player and prospect analysis with statistical storytelling. The Data Dugout newsletter breaks down players, prospects, and trends with data-driven insight for fans of all levels.
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May's Outlier Report
Identifying under and over performing players using a data-driven approach to find outliers in the MLB
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How Japan Fell in Love With Baseball
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Jordan Walker's Breakout Explained
2026 has become the season of realized expectations for Jordan Walker. Eight home runs, seven coming in an eight game stretch, a 15-game hit streak and a career high 10.3% walk rate. He’s hit more home runs than last year in nearly 100 less...
Angles' Pitcher José Soriano's Historic Start
José Soriano’s start to 2026 has gone from good to great to historic. Through five starts and 32 2/3 innings, he’s allowed just one earned run and only 11 hits, while striking out 39 on his way to a 5-0 record.
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Five MLB Players Whose Hot Starts Are Legit
Just over two weeks into the MLB season, plenty of players have turned heads with strong starts. But hot starts and sustainable production are two very different things. Here are five players whose early production isn't just impressive — i...
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