As the doldrums of winter set in, you may already be missing the crack of the bat, the excitement in the announcer’s voice as a home run is taken away -- and the thrill of waiting for the exit velocity or catch probability numbers to flash across the screen.
Yes, Statcast has fast become an indelible part of watching modern baseball, and for those who still have the data itch left over from the 2020 season, MLB Network has you covered. The network is airing a “Statcast Superlatives” show right now, featuring the top Statcast play of the year for each of the 30 MLB clubs.
Highlights will range from neck-craning homers by the likes of Giancarlo Stanton and Ronald Acuña Jr. to rocket throws by Kevin Kiermaier and Joey Gallo to positively filthy pitches from aces like National League Cy Young Award winner Trevor Bauer and NL Rookie of the Year Award winner Devin Williams.