Course Outline: Baseball Statistics and Instinct Module 1: Introduction Baseball has always been about stories (instinct) and numbers (data). Neither is "right" or "wrong." They are just different lenses. When we use both, we see the whole picture. Takeaway: You don't have to choose. Both can help teams become successful. Materials: Short video montage contrasting classic scouting moments with modern data visualizations; simple handout defining "instinct" vs. "analytics". Module 2: Trusting Your Eyes Instinct isn't magic; it's experience. Takeaway: Your observations matter. They are valid data points too. Materials: Video clips of three different hitters/swings for group discussion; printable checklist card with prompts like balance, rhythm, and non-verbal communication. Module 3: Listening to the Numbers Statistics aren't there to evaluate players; they're there to tell a story. Moving past old statistics (like Batting Av...
The Blue Jays' 2025 postseason was the best baseball Toronto has watched since 1993 - and it ended the way a great story sometimes does. The Return For over three decades, Toronto baseball existed in a state of suspended animation. The Blue Jays had won back-to-back World Series in 1992 and 1993, then watched the sport's centre of gravity shift south and west. 2025 broke the spell. Under manager John Schneider, Toronto finished first place in the AL East - the franchise's first division title in 32 years. They won their division outright. How the Roster Was Built What made this team different was its construction. Rather than one blockbuster signing, the front office layered pieces throughout the season and at the trade deadline Shane Bieber, acquired midseason, became a dependable arm in a rotation. Seranthony DomÃnguez and Louis Varland added velocity to a bullpen. But the heart of the club was homegrown. Bo Bichette and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. anchored the lineup, while ...