Ballpark Dimensions

Baseball’s biggest news, trends, trades and highlights, all broken down from an analytical angle. Subscribe now to stay up-to-date on Majors' most important storylines using the same data as cutting-edge front offices. Enjoy two episodes per week, one with Matt Meyers and Mike Petriello, and another with Mandy Bell and Sarah Langs.

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A Cannon Of An Arm - Season 3, Ep. 6
Everyone loves to be dazzled by an outfielder throwing a laser to a base and getting a runner out who's trying to take that extra bag on them. Statcast host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers talk about which outfielders have the strongest throwing arms in baseball. They also discuss who they think are some of the more underrated players going into the 2017 season as well as the Pirates' move of Andrew McCutchen to right field and where Matt Wieters may end up.
31 min
352
Digging Into The Long Ball - Season 3, Ep. 5
Over the past few seasons, there has been a rather large uptick in the amount of home runs hit. What's up with that? Statcast host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers will try to break down why the long ball has made such a big return. They also talk about a few remaining free agents still on the market and if their contract demands will come down with Spring Training only weeks away.
22 min
353
Barrels and Burners - Season 3, Ep. 4
MLB.com's Mike Petriello and Tom Tango break down the six different kinds of batted ball types, expanding from "Barrels" into "Flares and Burners," "Weak Contact," and more, and discuss how to include the difficulty of account for batted balls at the warning track into defensive metrics.
20 min
354
Hall of Fame Worthy - Season 3, Ep. 3
The Hall of Fame results are in and the Statcast podcast crew is locked and loaded to break down the newest members elected to the hall. Statcast host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers talk about who they think might wind-up in Cooperstown one day along with discussing the Marlins newest acquisitions and how teams play big time sluggers defensively.
22 min
355
The Best Offense is a Good Defense - Season 3, ...
Will the Mariners' mountain of moves pay off? Statcast host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers discuss Jerry Dipoto's acquisitions and how they'll contribute as well as take a closer look at the game's top outfielders and why their defense can be a difference maker. Plus, the guys break down the Hall of Fame ballot and what Statcast metrics they wish they knew about the legends of the game.
26 min
356
Twitter Questions - Season 3, Ep. 1
As the Statcast crew celebrates their first podcast of 2017, Statcast host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers answer questions asked by fans on Twitter. Find out what could be the next hot stat, who's the fastest running pitcher and can one track the arm speed of a fielder. Get some of the answers on the latest edition of the Statcast podcast.
22 min
357
2016 - A Numbers Game - Season 2, Ep. 44
Which plays and players made 2016 the best yet? Statcast host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers share their top plays, including one from Opening Day and the who's numbers stood out the most.
26 min
358
Hot Stove Season - Season 2, Ep. 43
The weather outside might be getting colder but things are really heating up within the Hot Stove season. Fresh off last week's Winter Meetings, MLB.com's Statcast host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Myers break down the numbers on the players that changed teams and the remaining free agents still available.
27 min
359
Inside the Outfielders - Season 2, Ep. 42
With Yoenis Cespedes off the market, where will other free agent outfielders land? Statcast host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers break down the numbers and explain the value of the rest of the pack.
23 min
360
All About The Defense - Season 2, Ep. 41
One of the biggest questions at Statcast is how do teams and analysts use it to make defense better. What better way to get that answer than from sabermetrics guru Tom Tango, as he sits down to talk with MLB.com's Statcast host Mike Petriello to discuss this subject on the latest edition of the Statcast Podcast.
18 min
361
Free-for-All - Season 2, Ep. 40
It's a free-for-all as the Hot Stove season kicks off and free agents patiently wait to land on their feet. Statcast host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers discuss who leads the free agent pack and possible landing spots for the intriguing market.
24 min
362
Sweet Relief - Season 2, Ep. 39
Royals reliever Peter Moylan joins Statcast host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers to analyze Andrew Miller's outstanding postseason pitching, how relievers have been used in the playoffs and how the World Baseball Classic changed his life.
24 min
363
Moments that Matter - Season 2, Ep. 38
Game 5 of the National League Division Series set an improbably high bar for the ALCS and NLCS yet to be played. Statcast host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers break down how the Dodgers threw out Jason Werth by a mile at the plate, positional battles and why you should keep an eye on how Kenley Jansen and Aroldis Chapman are used in the NLCS and why the Indians' baserunning could be the difference maker against the Blue Jays in the ALCS.
23 min
364
A Leg Up - Season 2, Ep. 37
Every team's looking for an edge when it comes to conquering the postseason. Statcast host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers run through each matchup and break down who's got the upper hand when it comes to positions and why.
26 min
365
A Barrel of Fun - Season 2, Ep. 36
As Statcast evolves, so does its tools to measure data and give us better insight into a player's skills. Statcast host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers break down a new term, barrel, and which player in Major League Baseball is the best at it.
26 min
366
The Cutting Edge - Season 2, Ep. 35
While the season is rapidly coming to a close, that doesn't mean that the Statcast crew is ready to start slowing down. Statcast host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers talk about Byron Buxton's speed, Marco Estrada's injury and if it's affecting his spin rate and measure the Cubs' defense. You'll also hear from Cubs rookie pitcher Rob Zastryzny about Chicago's mental skills program.
30 min
367
Need for Speed - Season 2, Ep. 34
When it comes to speed in the Major Leagues, the conversation's been consumed with Trea Turner's name but Statcast host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers would beg to argue on behalf of a few other players. They'll discuss Byron Buxton's stolen base numbers, look at the league as a whole when it comes to stolen base attempts and why barrels, a new Statcast stat, could better quantify a well-hit ball.
19 min
368
The Art of Spin Rate - Season 2, Ep. 33
If you've ever seen a nasty pitch on Statcast, there's a good chance you heard the term "spin rate." Spin rate is impacting the game more than ever and it's revealing new data for pitchers and hitters alike. Statcast host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers talk about spin rate with Driveline Baseball's Kyle Boddy on the latest edition of the Statcast Podcast.
27 min
369
A Closer Look - Season 2, Ep. 32
Ryan Zimmerman is good at hitting the ball hard but that hasn't turned into a ton of production. Statcast host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers take a closer look at Zimm's numbers, what could happen when he comes back from the disabled list and dive into MVP and Cy Young candidates and who'd get their vote.
26 min
370
Old School vs. New School - Season 2, Ep. 31
Despite the advances in Statcast data, why is it still a battle to see these numbers brought up in broadcasts? MLB Network's Brian Kenny joins Statcast host Mike Petriello to discuss why there are still old school broadcasters resisting against new school statistics, why it takes so long for new wave ideas like getting rid of pitching titles to catch fire and discuss Kenny's book "Ahead of the Curve".
23 min
371
Down on the Farm - Season 2, Ep. 30
The Trade Deadline saw prospects coming out of the wood works up until the last hour on Monday. MLBPipeline.com's Jonathan Mayo joined the Statcast podcast with host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers to discuss the biggest surprises and just how good the Yankees farm system became after giving up three veterans. Plus, Matt and Mike discuss which team has the best big four in the bullpen and why Miami's spot on the list shouldn't surprise you.
28 min
372
Too Good to Trade? - Season 2, Ep. 29
Seth Lugo caught the attention of Statcast host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers after he threw a curveball that hit Anthony Rizzo and struck him out at the same time. Lugo joined the Statcast podcast to dissect the curve that defied Rizzo, share whether or not his pitching repertoire changes depending on where he pitches in the game and how he's adjusted the grips on his pitches. Plus, the guys discuss any looming Trade Deadline deals and why Andrew Miller might be too good to trade.
27 min
373
Tricks of the Trade - Season 2, Ep. 28
'Tis the season for trades and the clock is ticking for teams to make their moves. Statcast host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers caught up with MLB.com's Mr. Know It All Jim Duquette to discuss where Jonathan Lucroy could be heading, which team would benefit most from flamethrower Aroldis Chapman and why Alex Reyes hasn't gotten his callup to help the pitiful Cardinals bullpen. Plus, the guys discuss which teams have a real shot at contending in October.
25 min
374
The Dodger Way: Season 2, Ep. 27
The Dodgers are leading the way when it comes to advanced metrics and team nutrition. Statcast host Mike Petriello and national editor Matt Meyers talk shop with Dodgers pitcher Ross Stripling as he explains why he's focused on spin rate and FIP, what the Dodgers value statistically speaking and how their nutritional plan keeps the team stronger throughout the grueling season. Plus, the guys discuss, by the numbers, whether the American or National League is putting a better team on the field.
28 min
375
Five Decades of Knowledge - Season 2, Ep. 26
How much decision making goes into "putting on the shift?" Statcast host Mike Petriello and National Editor Matt Meyers caught up with Jerry Weinstein, Rockies Developmental Supervisor and baseball guru, who's changing the way the game is played. Weinstein explains the brains behind the shift and whether or not pitch framing can be taught. Plus, the guys gush over Melvin Upton Jr.'s monster home run and home run robbery and predict a few last minute All-Star predictions.
28 min