Gabe Schumm, Ph.D.
@stripester.bsky.social
Computational physicist and sports analytics enthusiast. Check out the pitch visualizer on my website to simulate MLB pitches with the largest movement profiles - updated daily!
https://gabes135.github.io/
https://gabes135.github.io/
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Pitch Visualizer
Computational Physics Ph.D.
gabes135.github.io
Induced vertical break, spin efficiency, seam-shifted wake—what do these buzzwords mean for a pitch trajectory? Explore using my Statcast-based pitch visualizer (physics modeling based on work of @pobguy.bsky.social). Updated daily with new pitching data!
gabes135.github.io/pitch-graphic/
gabes135.github.io/pitch-graphic/
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THE ARSENAL METRICS ARE LIVE ON LEADERBOARDS AND PLAYER PAGES!
plus, we've made some accompanying updates to StuffPro and PitchPro. Thread with details -->
plus, we've made some accompanying updates to StuffPro and PitchPro. Thread with details -->
October 31, 2025 at 3:17 PM
THE ARSENAL METRICS ARE LIVE ON LEADERBOARDS AND PLAYER PAGES!
plus, we've made some accompanying updates to StuffPro and PitchPro. Thread with details -->
plus, we've made some accompanying updates to StuffPro and PitchPro. Thread with details -->
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2025 Fielding Bible Awards
C Winner - Patrick Bailey, Giants
- 2nd consecutive Fielding Bible Award
- Giants catchers with multiple Fielding Bible Awards:
Buster Posey, Patrick Bailey
@sfgiants.com
C Winner - Patrick Bailey, Giants
- 2nd consecutive Fielding Bible Award
- Giants catchers with multiple Fielding Bible Awards:
Buster Posey, Patrick Bailey
@sfgiants.com
October 23, 2025 at 6:24 PM
2025 Fielding Bible Awards
C Winner - Patrick Bailey, Giants
- 2nd consecutive Fielding Bible Award
- Giants catchers with multiple Fielding Bible Awards:
Buster Posey, Patrick Bailey
@sfgiants.com
C Winner - Patrick Bailey, Giants
- 2nd consecutive Fielding Bible Award
- Giants catchers with multiple Fielding Bible Awards:
Buster Posey, Patrick Bailey
@sfgiants.com
I've updated my pitch visualizer! You can now query specific pitchers on the Pitcher Search page.
gabes135.github.io/pitch-search/
gabes135.github.io/pitch-search/
Pitcher Search
Computational physicist dipping his toes into sports analytics
gabes135.github.io
October 23, 2025 at 6:02 PM
I've updated my pitch visualizer! You can now query specific pitchers on the Pitcher Search page.
gabes135.github.io/pitch-search/
gabes135.github.io/pitch-search/
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There have been 12 players to hit 3+ HR in a Postseason game.
There have been 16 pitchers to have a Postseason game with 6+ IP, 2 hits or fewer, 10+ K, and 0 runs allowed.
Only one did both on the same night.
There have been 16 pitchers to have a Postseason game with 6+ IP, 2 hits or fewer, 10+ K, and 0 runs allowed.
Only one did both on the same night.
October 18, 2025 at 1:34 PM
There have been 12 players to hit 3+ HR in a Postseason game.
There have been 16 pitchers to have a Postseason game with 6+ IP, 2 hits or fewer, 10+ K, and 0 runs allowed.
Only one did both on the same night.
There have been 16 pitchers to have a Postseason game with 6+ IP, 2 hits or fewer, 10+ K, and 0 runs allowed.
Only one did both on the same night.
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Assuming all these numbers are correct, Raleigh's ball went 70 feet shallower than typical ball hit at this velo/trajectory, while Vlad's went 90 feet deeper. Topspin and backspin, man.
October 17, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Assuming all these numbers are correct, Raleigh's ball went 70 feet shallower than typical ball hit at this velo/trajectory, while Vlad's went 90 feet deeper. Topspin and backspin, man.
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If you model swings as having a constant jerk you can get around having to use a spline fit for bat speed vs intercept point. Useful because splines and GPs take way longer to fit with batter random effects
October 15, 2025 at 8:28 PM
If you model swings as having a constant jerk you can get around having to use a spline fit for bat speed vs intercept point. Useful because splines and GPs take way longer to fit with batter random effects
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Andrew Vaughn's home run tonight was the 49th in Brewers playoff history. It was the first to score more than two runs. (HT to @stathead.com)
October 7, 2025 at 2:24 AM
Andrew Vaughn's home run tonight was the 49th in Brewers playoff history. It was the first to score more than two runs. (HT to @stathead.com)
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Emerson Hancock put some FILTH on display tonight 😮💨
September 26, 2025 at 2:59 AM
Emerson Hancock put some FILTH on display tonight 😮💨
With last night’s two HR’s, Cal Raleigh is now tied for the most two HR games in a season with 11:
Hank Greenberg (1938): 1st in HR, 3rd in MVP
Sammy Sosa (1998): 2nd in HR, won MVP
Aaron Judge (2022): 1st in HR, won MVP
Cal Raleigh (2025): 1st in HR, ?
stathead.com/tiny/uSMix
Hank Greenberg (1938): 1st in HR, 3rd in MVP
Sammy Sosa (1998): 2nd in HR, won MVP
Aaron Judge (2022): 1st in HR, won MVP
Cal Raleigh (2025): 1st in HR, ?
stathead.com/tiny/uSMix
September 25, 2025 at 12:29 PM
With last night’s two HR’s, Cal Raleigh is now tied for the most two HR games in a season with 11:
Hank Greenberg (1938): 1st in HR, 3rd in MVP
Sammy Sosa (1998): 2nd in HR, won MVP
Aaron Judge (2022): 1st in HR, won MVP
Cal Raleigh (2025): 1st in HR, ?
stathead.com/tiny/uSMix
Hank Greenberg (1938): 1st in HR, 3rd in MVP
Sammy Sosa (1998): 2nd in HR, won MVP
Aaron Judge (2022): 1st in HR, won MVP
Cal Raleigh (2025): 1st in HR, ?
stathead.com/tiny/uSMix
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Gone in 2.5 pitches: The fleeting life of a baseball in modern MLB
www.nytimes.com
September 18, 2025 at 11:24 AM
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This is outstanding, especially the comparison tool.
Stanek's four-seam w/ & w/o an additional ~2 inch of break. Note how long after release it takes for the difference to be noticeable. Good illustration of why it takes a while to lock in on a pitcher having more ride than expected.
Stanek's four-seam w/ & w/o an additional ~2 inch of break. Note how long after release it takes for the difference to be noticeable. Good illustration of why it takes a while to lock in on a pitcher having more ride than expected.
September 6, 2025 at 7:17 PM
This is outstanding, especially the comparison tool.
Stanek's four-seam w/ & w/o an additional ~2 inch of break. Note how long after release it takes for the difference to be noticeable. Good illustration of why it takes a while to lock in on a pitcher having more ride than expected.
Stanek's four-seam w/ & w/o an additional ~2 inch of break. Note how long after release it takes for the difference to be noticeable. Good illustration of why it takes a while to lock in on a pitcher having more ride than expected.
Induced vertical break, spin efficiency, seam-shifted wake—what do these buzzwords mean for a pitch trajectory? Explore using my Statcast-based pitch visualizer (physics modeling based on work of @pobguy.bsky.social). Updated daily with new pitching data!
gabes135.github.io/pitch-graphic/
gabes135.github.io/pitch-graphic/
Pitch Visualizer
Computational Physics Ph.D.
gabes135.github.io
September 6, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Induced vertical break, spin efficiency, seam-shifted wake—what do these buzzwords mean for a pitch trajectory? Explore using my Statcast-based pitch visualizer (physics modeling based on work of @pobguy.bsky.social). Updated daily with new pitching data!
gabes135.github.io/pitch-graphic/
gabes135.github.io/pitch-graphic/
Tarik Skubal is on pace to be the first pitcher to finish a season leading the league in both K/9 and BB/9. Only 7 pitchers since integration have even finished top 3 in both K/9 and BB/9 - Skubal is having a truly dominant season.
July 10, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Tarik Skubal is on pace to be the first pitcher to finish a season leading the league in both K/9 and BB/9. Only 7 pitchers since integration have even finished top 3 in both K/9 and BB/9 - Skubal is having a truly dominant season.
Evolution of the NBA jump shot heatmap from 1997-98 to 2024-25.
May 30, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Evolution of the NBA jump shot heatmap from 1997-98 to 2024-25.
Distribution of total contract values in each of the Big Four sports leagues. Observations:
- Trout ran so Soto and Ohtani could fly
- The Celtics paid their Jay's
- There's Mahomes!
- NHL contracts are long, not so bad to be in the middle class
- Trout ran so Soto and Ohtani could fly
- The Celtics paid their Jay's
- There's Mahomes!
- NHL contracts are long, not so bad to be in the middle class
December 17, 2024 at 3:29 AM
Distribution of total contract values in each of the Big Four sports leagues. Observations:
- Trout ran so Soto and Ohtani could fly
- The Celtics paid their Jay's
- There's Mahomes!
- NHL contracts are long, not so bad to be in the middle class
- Trout ran so Soto and Ohtani could fly
- The Celtics paid their Jay's
- There's Mahomes!
- NHL contracts are long, not so bad to be in the middle class
Distribution of annual player salaries in each of the Big Four sports leagues. Observations:
- Juan Soto and Shohei Ohtani are in another realm
- Money is spread out in the NBA
- Dak makes more money than Mahomes?
- It does not pay to play hockey
- Juan Soto and Shohei Ohtani are in another realm
- Money is spread out in the NBA
- Dak makes more money than Mahomes?
- It does not pay to play hockey
December 10, 2024 at 2:05 AM
Distribution of annual player salaries in each of the Big Four sports leagues. Observations:
- Juan Soto and Shohei Ohtani are in another realm
- Money is spread out in the NBA
- Dak makes more money than Mahomes?
- It does not pay to play hockey
- Juan Soto and Shohei Ohtani are in another realm
- Money is spread out in the NBA
- Dak makes more money than Mahomes?
- It does not pay to play hockey