Hello! I’m Sam Basso,
An aspiring baseball operations professional. Welcome to my baseball analytics portfolio. Explore the Profiles section for my thoughts on key players from both my scouting and analytics perspective. Also see the About section for more info on my experience in the baseball world. Check back often for new player profiles!
AL Cy Young Finalists
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AL Triple Crown winner and front runner. Heavy fastball up, changeup down combo. Excels at getting in-zone whiffs.
Dominant closer. Has the best cutter in the MLB, throwing it 81% of the time and an average velocity of 99 mph. Elite at getting weak contact and preventing walks.
Extremely crafty. Fastball only tops out in the low 90s but can throw a total of 9 different pitches. One of the best curveballs in the game with a spin rate of 3280 RPMs, moving over a foot both vertically and horizontally.
NL Cy Young Finalists
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NL Triple Crown winner and front runner. Best slider in the game, throwing it the most at 40.2%. Side arm delivery produces elite arm side run and aids his ability to play his fastball at the top of the zone. One of the best in terms of weak contact and producing chases.
Fastball heavy. Has elite ability to pick the corners with different pitches. One of the most consistently reliable starters year in and year out.
Elite arm talent with one of the most electric rookie seasons of all time. Amazing control with a deadly combo of triple digit fastballs and 94 mph "splinker"
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