Eric Albers

Recent graduate of Temple University with a degree in Mathematics and soon-to-be Ph.D. student at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Most of my time not spent reading/writing/thinking about Mathematics is spent reading/writing/thinking about Baseball. Here on Diamond Digest I write primarily about the Mets and Rays.

Eric Albers July 31, 2019
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Jesús Aguilar Heads to Tampa

The Rays got their impact bat in exchange for a pitching prospect who has seen better days.
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Eric Albers July 29, 2019
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Rays Trade for Blue Jays’ Eric Sogard

Early Sunday afternoon the Rays made a move to acquire utility infielder Eric Sogard from the Toronto Blue Jays.
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Eric Albers July 24, 2019
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Projecting Trade Deadline Deals

Can projection models be improved by attempting to account for players changing teams at the trade deadline?
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Eric Albers June 13, 2019
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Yet Another Version of Charlie Morton is Dominating Baseball

The 35-year-old veteran has found yet another way to set down hitters, leading to the most dominant half of his…
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Eric Albers May 26, 2019
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Jeff McNeil and Contact Hitting in the Fly-Ball Revolution

New York's second baseman has been successful at the plate without the extra-base power so many hitters attempt to achieve.
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Eric Albers April 10, 2019
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Some Early Appreciation for Pete Alonso

Rookie First-Baseman Pete Alonso could provide the Mets with a level of power the team has not seen in years.
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Eric Albers March 27, 2019
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A Suggestion for Noah Syndergaard

Could a slight change in pitch mix elevate Thor to a Cy Young caliber starter?
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Eric Albers January 16, 2019
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Rays Sign OF Avisail Garcia

Tampa Bay
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