Something I'm considering adding to the database

[YourAllAmerican]

I don't use a pitcher's groundball/flyball ratio for my own handicapping, but I'm pretty sure I have a way of pulling that information together for each day's pitcher. Does anyone, or could anyone, make use of that?

 

[DHOS]

This could be very useful. Theoretically, if someone was so inclined, they could compare that number to a lineup's line drive, flyball, and groundball percentage. Factor in the K rate, and someone may be able to create a formula that works out well. Or just use the raw data and go by feel.

 

[YourAllAmerican]

My thinking was that it would be just a handy something to look at after the heavy lifting of the handicapping was done. Something to help confirm a previous lean or give reason to take another look at the opposite angle, especially when looking at Totals in a given ballpark.

 

[TheJackal]

My thinking was that it would be just a handy something to look at after the heavy lifting of the handicapping was done. Something to help confirm a previous lean or give reason to take another look at the opposite angle, especially when looking at Totals in a given ballpark.

Exaclty how I was thinking it might apply. Flyball pitcher in an over park with an over ump would confirm and over. Likewise with a groundball in an under park with an under pitcher.

 

[barman]

I don't use a pitcher's groundball/flyball ratio for my own handicapping, but I'm pretty sure I have a way of pulling that information together for each day's pitcher. Does anyone, or could anyone, make use of that?

I presume you know that the Starting Pitchers page within each Matchup at covers.com MLB section has their FB/GB ratio? (broken down for H/A/Day/Night)

 

[YourAllAmerican]

I presume you know that the Starting Pitchers page within each Matchup at covers.com MLB section has their FB/GB ratio? (broken down for H/A/Day/Night)

No, the FB/GB ratio isn't something I personally use, so I haven't paid much attention to what sites already have it. Unless there's an easier-to-read way of featuring it, I might not bother, since it's already out there somewhere easy to find.