by akhatchaturian | Jan 11, 2014 | A.J. Pierzynski, Boston Red Sox, Daniel Nava, Detroit Tigers, Dustin Pedroia, Jacoby Ellsbury, Minnesota Twins, Shane Victorino
After some extensive research in April 2013, I found that one of the reasons why pitchers are starting to dominate baseball is because first pitch strikes are up and first pitch swing rate are down league wide. These graphs from fangraphs.com showed how first pitch...
by akhatchaturian | Oct 14, 2013 | 2013 ALCS, Boston Red Sox, David Ortiz, Detroit Tigers, Dustin Pedroia, Joaquin Benoit, Max Scherzer
Below find Andre’s take on attending Game 2 of the ALCS. Later today, you’ll hear from Ben, who was also at one of the best playoff games in Red Sox memory… I really am blessed to call myself one of the luckiest Red Sox fans alive. No, I really am. I...
by akhatchaturian | Oct 7, 2013 | Red Sox drinking game
The Red Sox are in the playoffs for the first time since the 2009 season. While the games are already suspenseful and you really don’t need any alcohol to heighten the excitement, here’s a great drinking game to play during the ALDS. YOU MUST BE OVER 21 TO...
by akhatchaturian | Sep 28, 2013 | Bartolo Colon
The Boston Red Sox only swung 43% of all pitches they’ve seen this season. On first pitches, they’re even more selective – only swing 20% of the time. Both of these figures are the lowest in baseball. Because of their patience, the Red Sox have seen 25,177 pitches...
by akhatchaturian | Sep 21, 2013 | Jarrod Saltalamacchia
I frequent a bar on Commonwealth Ave. called Harry’s. Every Wednesday and Thursday, you’ll find Bob Davis, a charming middle-aged man who loves his IPAs just as much as his baseball. Bob attends the Arizona Fall League every October in order to escape the cold in New...
