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Jake Stone

@simplesaberbsb

Director of Player Development | @PennStateBASE

University of Iowa Alum | Baseball MGR

#SABRAnalytics Instructor

YouTube: #SimpleSabermetrics 👇🏻

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Ever wondered how baseball’s hitting stats evolved over time? ⚾️ From batting average to advanced metrics like xwOBA, this 12-minute breakdown makes it all click! 📺 Watch: youtu.be/fpfRbTMC-vg

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After a long awaited break - the SS Shop is back with a brand new drop! Check out the two new styles now over on simplesabermetrics.com/shop

After a long awaited break - the SS Shop is back with a brand new drop! Check out the two new styles now over on simplesabermetrics.com/shop
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Discover how MLB pitching has evolved over the decades — all broken down in just 11 minutes! ⚾📊 📺 Watch now: youtu.be/qqeY2YELX2o

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There’s more to baseball than batting average... and OPS helps tell the full story! ⚾🔥 Learn how On-base Plus Slugging reveals a player’s true power at the plate. 📊 Quick breakdown in our latest video → youtu.be/tFdK_2r7JCg

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Ever wondered what Stuff+ really measures? ⚾📊 We just dropped a quick breakdown that explains what it is, why it matters, and how it's used. 📹Check it out 👉 youtu.be/xHYYUQ7Artk

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🧢⚾️ The sweeper isn’t just a trend — it’s changing pitching as we know it. Why are so many pitchers throwing it now? 📽️ Watch: youtu.be/YmCwQ_9Qpm0

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Massive thanks to Penn State Baseball for letting us come out and get a behind the scenes look at their program ‼️ Incredible to see the investment in to building a college baseball powerhouse. Buy your stock now 📈📈 Nick Puccio Jake Stone Jake Palomaki Will Jauss

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MLB teams know the 9th inning isn’t always the most important one. Here’s how smart front offices really build bullpens 👇 🎥 The Bullpen Blueprint: How Smart MLB Teams Use Their Arms 🔗youtu.be/9fCo9nxUShc

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Strikeouts aren’t all created equal. ⚡️ Learn how CSW% reveals the best pitchers in baseball. 📺 Full guide here → youtu.be/BJv5dK_0Duk

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🚨 Tour Penn State Athletics $75M athletic facilities upgrade‼️ Step inside the brand new Greenberg Indoor Sports Complex & updated baseball facilities that are changing the game for PSU Athletics. 💪🔥 Check out the full facility tour ⬇️ Penn State Baseball Jake Palomaki Jake Stone

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Robot umpires are coming to MLB in 2026. The ABS Challenge System is about to change balls & strikes forever. Here’s how it works — and what it means for hitters, pitchers, and the future of baseball: 📺 youtu.be/IaJoKY9WcAs

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⚾ October baseball hits different. Managers don’t use the same strategy in the postseason — and the data proves it. Lineups. Bullpens. Baserunning. Here’s why MLB teams manage differently in October 👇 📺 youtu.be/XGd0h-IPt8Q

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In 2020, the Rays pulled Blake Snell in WS G6... In 2025, Snell shoved for 8 and when they let him go. So…what changed? 🤔 We break down the actual way decisions are made in October in this weeks video. Watch: youtu.be/nM5Y2isz2qA

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⚾️One pitch is deciding the World Series: the Splitter. This week’s video breaks down why it shreds modern swings (tunnels, late drop) — and why it’s back despite years of injury myths. Watch here:📽️youtu.be/UAu-QKeOemg

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💰 Since 2000, 24 of the last 25 World Series champs ranked in the top half of MLB payrolls. Is money really the secret to winning it all? ⚾️👀 🎥 Watch: youtu.be/lCMlLCIjkUQ

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xERA > ERA? If you care about how good a pitcher actually is, you need to understand expected stats like xERA. Our latest video breaks it down 👇 🎥 Watch here: youtu.be/w1vlSLQGbCA

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Ever heard of BABIP? It’s the stat that claims to measure how "lucky" a player is. If you’re not exactly sure what it means - or you're curious as to why it matters - then this video is for you! 📺 Watch now: youtu.be/oPvT_YiVa-w

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How do MLB teams really evaluate free agents? It’s not just about their previous stats — it’s about their projected future! In this week's video we break down some of the top names in this years class - check it out here👇 🎥 Watch now: youtu.be/tR-WFirYXh4

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xFIP gives us a deeper look into a pitcher's performance by focusing on what they can actually control. Learn how it compares to ERA & FIP 👇 📺 Watch now: youtu.be/rvFWOlnuqKE