Nate Schwartz
@nschwartz.bsky.social
Senior Analyst for Pitcher List | Host of The Approach Angle Podcast | 2025 FSWA Research Article of the Year | he/him
Left-handed changeup enthusiast
Left-handed changeup enthusiast
Felix Hernandez will be the barometer for reframing Hall of Fame pitchers. He was an Ace for an extended amount of time in the modern era and has *close enough* counting stats to make it work. If not him, I worry a large swath of worthy guys will miss it
ICYMI
After Kershaw/Verlander/Scherzer, will there ever be another Hall of Fame starting pitcher?
Sure, you say.
Oh, really? How exactly will we figure out what one looks like?
I dug in on that question, with help from some HOF starters.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/703...
After Kershaw/Verlander/Scherzer, will there ever be another Hall of Fame starting pitcher?
Sure, you say.
Oh, really? How exactly will we figure out what one looks like?
I dug in on that question, with help from some HOF starters.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/703...
February 11, 2026 at 2:20 PM
Felix Hernandez will be the barometer for reframing Hall of Fame pitchers. He was an Ace for an extended amount of time in the modern era and has *close enough* counting stats to make it work. If not him, I worry a large swath of worthy guys will miss it
Things that sink a fringe team: absolutely atrocious defense.
I don't see many (if any) impact defenders on this roster, and one Konnor Griffin can't save them all. If you're going to focus on run prevention in a team build, you should probably care about defense
I don't see many (if any) impact defenders on this roster, and one Konnor Griffin can't save them all. If you're going to focus on run prevention in a team build, you should probably care about defense
February 11, 2026 at 2:14 PM
Things that sink a fringe team: absolutely atrocious defense.
I don't see many (if any) impact defenders on this roster, and one Konnor Griffin can't save them all. If you're going to focus on run prevention in a team build, you should probably care about defense
I don't see many (if any) impact defenders on this roster, and one Konnor Griffin can't save them all. If you're going to focus on run prevention in a team build, you should probably care about defense
Which second baseman led the position in Process+ last year?
One of my favorite targets for fantasy in a really shallow position
One of my favorite targets for fantasy in a really shallow position
February 8, 2026 at 5:52 PM
Which second baseman led the position in Process+ last year?
One of my favorite targets for fantasy in a really shallow position
One of my favorite targets for fantasy in a really shallow position
skubal’s arb case did numbers already
February 5, 2026 at 1:59 AM
skubal’s arb case did numbers already
Episode 1 of the Approach Angle is up! @blandalytics.pitcherlist.com and I will be talking all things baseball analytics (and hopefully, teach you a thing or two).
While the intro is still in spring training form, give it a listen!
open.spotify.com/show/1H2ApRf...
While the intro is still in spring training form, give it a listen!
open.spotify.com/show/1H2ApRf...
TAA 1 - Advanced Metrics that Matter - Premiere at PitchCon!
open.spotify.com
February 4, 2026 at 7:31 PM
Episode 1 of the Approach Angle is up! @blandalytics.pitcherlist.com and I will be talking all things baseball analytics (and hopefully, teach you a thing or two).
While the intro is still in spring training form, give it a listen!
open.spotify.com/show/1H2ApRf...
While the intro is still in spring training form, give it a listen!
open.spotify.com/show/1H2ApRf...
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Me on the death of the Washington Post sports section.
This isn't a day to be nostalgic. It's a day to be angry.
www.theringer.com/2026/02/04/m...
This isn't a day to be nostalgic. It's a day to be angry.
www.theringer.com/2026/02/04/m...
Death of a Sports Section
The Washington Post sports department was dismantled before its leaders gave it a chance to change
www.theringer.com
February 4, 2026 at 4:20 PM
Me on the death of the Washington Post sports section.
This isn't a day to be nostalgic. It's a day to be angry.
www.theringer.com/2026/02/04/m...
This isn't a day to be nostalgic. It's a day to be angry.
www.theringer.com/2026/02/04/m...
So many great writers don’t deserve this and it’s just another moment in how enshittified everything useful has become. With sports specifically, it’s unfathomable that the local paper in a major city won’t cover a full slate of teams.
Support independent writers
Support independent writers
February 4, 2026 at 3:11 PM
So many great writers don’t deserve this and it’s just another moment in how enshittified everything useful has become. With sports specifically, it’s unfathomable that the local paper in a major city won’t cover a full slate of teams.
Support independent writers
Support independent writers
the other two make this something really nice. I’m happy
Cijintje and Peete is about as expected return, but that absolutely works. I don’t think a haul was going to be in the cards (especially with the Giants dropping out), but it’s an exciting RHP and a reclamation project for a guy with pedigree.
Need these types to build out a strong pipeline.
Need these types to build out a strong pipeline.
February 2, 2026 at 11:35 PM
the other two make this something really nice. I’m happy
Cijintje and Peete is about as expected return, but that absolutely works. I don’t think a haul was going to be in the cards (especially with the Giants dropping out), but it’s an exciting RHP and a reclamation project for a guy with pedigree.
Need these types to build out a strong pipeline.
Need these types to build out a strong pipeline.
February 2, 2026 at 11:31 PM
Cijintje and Peete is about as expected return, but that absolutely works. I don’t think a haul was going to be in the cards (especially with the Giants dropping out), but it’s an exciting RHP and a reclamation project for a guy with pedigree.
Need these types to build out a strong pipeline.
Need these types to build out a strong pipeline.
Brendan Donovan is an incredibly frustrating player to pitch to -- he makes great contact with good decisions and can tap into power when healthy.
Not sure if his power potential will play as well in Seattle, so if he pivots more toward contact, I could see a .300 average
Not sure if his power potential will play as well in Seattle, so if he pivots more toward contact, I could see a .300 average
February 2, 2026 at 9:45 PM
Brendan Donovan is an incredibly frustrating player to pitch to -- he makes great contact with good decisions and can tap into power when healthy.
Not sure if his power potential will play as well in Seattle, so if he pivots more toward contact, I could see a .300 average
Not sure if his power potential will play as well in Seattle, so if he pivots more toward contact, I could see a .300 average
This is fun!! Really hope it’s Montes or something.
And this opens up the Wetherholt role much more clearly now
And this opens up the Wetherholt role much more clearly now
The Seattle Mariners are nearing a deal to acquire IF/OF Brendan Donovan from the St. Louis Cardinals as part of a three-way trade that also includes Tampa Bay, sources tell Jeff Passan
February 2, 2026 at 9:30 PM
This is fun!! Really hope it’s Montes or something.
And this opens up the Wetherholt role much more clearly now
And this opens up the Wetherholt role much more clearly now
I'm not doubting Julio this year, but fascinated to see that the pitch quality he faced fell off a cliff late last season. He was able to take advantage of it in a major way, though he might be closed to a true talent 125sh Process+/wRC+ kinda guy
February 2, 2026 at 7:18 PM
I'm not doubting Julio this year, but fascinated to see that the pitch quality he faced fell off a cliff late last season. He was able to take advantage of it in a major way, though he might be closed to a true talent 125sh Process+/wRC+ kinda guy
There were 19 LHP starters last year with at least 65% a FF/SI & CH combo, including 20%+ CH usage (a SWATCH). They averaged:
3.63 ERA
3.92 FIP
22.9% K%
7.8% BB%
97 Stuff+
92.8 avg FB velo
Shane McClanahan fits into this group, and here's how his composite projection fits in:
3.63 ERA
3.92 FIP
22.9% K%
7.8% BB%
97 Stuff+
92.8 avg FB velo
Shane McClanahan fits into this group, and here's how his composite projection fits in:
February 2, 2026 at 3:26 PM
There were 19 LHP starters last year with at least 65% a FF/SI & CH combo, including 20%+ CH usage (a SWATCH). They averaged:
3.63 ERA
3.92 FIP
22.9% K%
7.8% BB%
97 Stuff+
92.8 avg FB velo
Shane McClanahan fits into this group, and here's how his composite projection fits in:
3.63 ERA
3.92 FIP
22.9% K%
7.8% BB%
97 Stuff+
92.8 avg FB velo
Shane McClanahan fits into this group, and here's how his composite projection fits in:
For any prospect people out there, how do we feel about this FYPD haul in a 14-team dynasty
February 1, 2026 at 4:33 PM
For any prospect people out there, how do we feel about this FYPD haul in a 14-team dynasty
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We did it! There’s still a day and a half left, so let’s keep pushing!
January 31, 2026 at 7:41 PM
We did it! There’s still a day and a half left, so let’s keep pushing!
Come hang!! Going to be a start of something great with Kyle.
And donate to help fight ALS (pitcherlist.com/pitchcon/2026/)
And donate to help fight ALS (pitcherlist.com/pitchcon/2026/)
January 30, 2026 at 8:37 PM
Come hang!! Going to be a start of something great with Kyle.
And donate to help fight ALS (pitcherlist.com/pitchcon/2026/)
And donate to help fight ALS (pitcherlist.com/pitchcon/2026/)
You can find me three (!!!) times this PitchCon:
4pm Friday: Debut of a new podcast with Kyle Bland
8pm Friday: A mock draft with many lovely people
6pm Sunday: Talking pitching with Jake Crumpler and Peter Kreutzer
and most importantly: DONATE TO HELP FIGHT ALS!
4pm Friday: Debut of a new podcast with Kyle Bland
8pm Friday: A mock draft with many lovely people
6pm Sunday: Talking pitching with Jake Crumpler and Peter Kreutzer
and most importantly: DONATE TO HELP FIGHT ALS!
PitchCon starts TOMORROW!
Our full schedule for the event, starting at 11 AM ET on Twitch!
twitch.tv/pitcherlist
Our full schedule for the event, starting at 11 AM ET on Twitch!
twitch.tv/pitcherlist
January 28, 2026 at 9:22 PM
You can find me three (!!!) times this PitchCon:
4pm Friday: Debut of a new podcast with Kyle Bland
8pm Friday: A mock draft with many lovely people
6pm Sunday: Talking pitching with Jake Crumpler and Peter Kreutzer
and most importantly: DONATE TO HELP FIGHT ALS!
4pm Friday: Debut of a new podcast with Kyle Bland
8pm Friday: A mock draft with many lovely people
6pm Sunday: Talking pitching with Jake Crumpler and Peter Kreutzer
and most importantly: DONATE TO HELP FIGHT ALS!
Good morning! I’m going to try to post more of my baseball content (both general and Cardinals stuff) here as I continually get sick of the other app.
Big 2026 kicking off this weekend with PitchCon, and many more new things on the docket 👀
Big 2026 kicking off this weekend with PitchCon, and many more new things on the docket 👀
January 27, 2026 at 2:59 PM
Good morning! I’m going to try to post more of my baseball content (both general and Cardinals stuff) here as I continually get sick of the other app.
Big 2026 kicking off this weekend with PitchCon, and many more new things on the docket 👀
Big 2026 kicking off this weekend with PitchCon, and many more new things on the docket 👀
Reposted by Nate Schwartz
These guys always make #FPAZ better by their presence. Thank you for the knowledge and the love!
@blandalytics.pitcherlist.com
@josh-sperry.pitcherlist.com
@pitcherlist.com
@nschwartz.bsky.social
Until next time we meet. ❤️🙏🏻
@blandalytics.pitcherlist.com
@josh-sperry.pitcherlist.com
@pitcherlist.com
@nschwartz.bsky.social
Until next time we meet. ❤️🙏🏻
November 10, 2025 at 5:24 PM
These guys always make #FPAZ better by their presence. Thank you for the knowledge and the love!
@blandalytics.pitcherlist.com
@josh-sperry.pitcherlist.com
@pitcherlist.com
@nschwartz.bsky.social
Until next time we meet. ❤️🙏🏻
@blandalytics.pitcherlist.com
@josh-sperry.pitcherlist.com
@pitcherlist.com
@nschwartz.bsky.social
Until next time we meet. ❤️🙏🏻
One of my favorite graphics & I had to make sure article wasn’t half bad either.
Stop pitching to Aaron Judge!!
I also want to mention @benclemens.bsky.social’s piece on the same topic from today too (blogs.fangraphs.com/when-should-...). Covers the IBBs much better than I do.
Stop pitching to Aaron Judge!!
I also want to mention @benclemens.bsky.social’s piece on the same topic from today too (blogs.fangraphs.com/when-should-...). Covers the IBBs much better than I do.
May 13, 2025 at 8:01 PM
One of my favorite graphics & I had to make sure article wasn’t half bad either.
Stop pitching to Aaron Judge!!
I also want to mention @benclemens.bsky.social’s piece on the same topic from today too (blogs.fangraphs.com/when-should-...). Covers the IBBs much better than I do.
Stop pitching to Aaron Judge!!
I also want to mention @benclemens.bsky.social’s piece on the same topic from today too (blogs.fangraphs.com/when-should-...). Covers the IBBs much better than I do.
The Athletic app is testing my loyalty to the pod, full day-long recording would be impressive @grantbrisbee.bsky.social @sammillerbb.bsky.social
@bymccullough.bsky.social
@bymccullough.bsky.social
May 13, 2025 at 11:59 AM
The Athletic app is testing my loyalty to the pod, full day-long recording would be impressive @grantbrisbee.bsky.social @sammillerbb.bsky.social
@bymccullough.bsky.social
@bymccullough.bsky.social
Happy Opening Day!
I'm going to try and continue posting here in-season, but I still end up on the other app more often than not.
Here's a thread on what I've been working on the last few weeks before the season starts🧵
I'm going to try and continue posting here in-season, but I still end up on the other app more often than not.
Here's a thread on what I've been working on the last few weeks before the season starts🧵
March 27, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Happy Opening Day!
I'm going to try and continue posting here in-season, but I still end up on the other app more often than not.
Here's a thread on what I've been working on the last few weeks before the season starts🧵
I'm going to try and continue posting here in-season, but I still end up on the other app more often than not.
Here's a thread on what I've been working on the last few weeks before the season starts🧵
Reposted by Nate Schwartz
A 🧵of what’s coming in 2025 at Pitcher List
1. PL Fantasy Baseball Pro Dashboard
- Beta launches April '25.
- 1.0 release 2026
- Sync all your leagues (ESPN, Yahoo, Fantrax, NFBC, CBS)
- Widgets & Projections curated for your team
- All PLV Apps
- One home for all your teams
1. PL Fantasy Baseball Pro Dashboard
- Beta launches April '25.
- 1.0 release 2026
- Sync all your leagues (ESPN, Yahoo, Fantrax, NFBC, CBS)
- Widgets & Projections curated for your team
- All PLV Apps
- One home for all your teams
March 4, 2025 at 3:35 PM
A 🧵of what’s coming in 2025 at Pitcher List
1. PL Fantasy Baseball Pro Dashboard
- Beta launches April '25.
- 1.0 release 2026
- Sync all your leagues (ESPN, Yahoo, Fantrax, NFBC, CBS)
- Widgets & Projections curated for your team
- All PLV Apps
- One home for all your teams
1. PL Fantasy Baseball Pro Dashboard
- Beta launches April '25.
- 1.0 release 2026
- Sync all your leagues (ESPN, Yahoo, Fantrax, NFBC, CBS)
- Widgets & Projections curated for your team
- All PLV Apps
- One home for all your teams
This is awesome, thank you Kyle for everything behind Process+ as I was simply the man to put pen to paper (or hand to keyboard, I’m not sure).
Humbled to be recognized like this in the industry and honestly I can’t believe it
Humbled to be recognized like this in the industry and honestly I can’t believe it
Shoutout to @nschwartz.bsky.social for winning FSWA Research Article of the Year! He had a killer write up on our Process+ metrics!
February 27, 2025 at 10:52 PM
This is awesome, thank you Kyle for everything behind Process+ as I was simply the man to put pen to paper (or hand to keyboard, I’m not sure).
Humbled to be recognized like this in the industry and honestly I can’t believe it
Humbled to be recognized like this in the industry and honestly I can’t believe it