Saturday - 9/07/2024
The other day, I wondered if the catcher position requires more experience and if there is a difference in age by position. I thought the typical catcher might be older, and the more "athletic" positions, such as SS and 2B, typically have younger players. So, I ran some statistics, and I was wrong. There doesn't seem to be a difference in age on the field.
Friday - 9/06/2024
If you want to watch a good pitcher today, Tarik Skubal (DET) is pitching against OAK at 9:40PM.
Thursday - 9/05/2024
Travel day today. Ranger Suarez (PHI) is pitching today against MIA.
Wednesday - 9/04/2024
SD vs DET will be the game to watch. Yu Darvish (SD) at 37 years old will be at the mound.
Tuesday - 9/03/2024
If you like to watch good pitching, Paul Skene (PIT) is pitching against CHC today. Chris Sale (ATL) is pitching against COL today, and Carlos Rodon (NYY) is against TEX .
Monday - 9/02/2024
The NYY will have a nice day against young Jack Leiter (TEX).
Sunday - 9/1/2024
How long do pitchers last?
It appears that the majority of MLB pitchers are in the 25-30 year range. This makes sense if you believe athletes peak in the late 20's. But note that 19 pitchers aged 34 and 35 have thrown over 226 innings. There are relatively few pitchers over the page of 35.
In looking at the bullpen pitchers, note that the best pitchers (from a H per Inning perspective) are over 34 years old. This makes sense if you believe that older pitchers make better bullpen pitchers. However, most bullpen pitchers are in their late 20s to early 30s.
