Jordan Rosenblum introduced OOPSY, a new projection system utilizing Baseball Savant data and Stuff+, to evaluate player forecasts, highlighting notable discrepancies in projections for players like Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton, whose Statcast metrics challenge traditional forecasting. On the other hand, hitters like Hyeseong Kim and Brooks Lee are projected more conservatively due to factors like strikeout rates and minor league performance, showcasing the varying impacts of OOPSY’s methodology on player projections.
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The Cardinals have recalled right-hander Matt Svanson from Triple-A Memphis, marking his first big league appearance, while optioning Roddery Muñoz to Memphis. Svanson, a 26-year-old acquired in the 2023 Paul DeJong trade, has impressed with a mid-90s sinker and solid slider, maintaining a 2.98 ERA over five minor league seasons. In 2025, he started strong in Triple-A, allowing just one run in his first outings, and aims to establish himself in the bullpen alongside Ryan...
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