Ep. 2: High Expectations, PECOTA, Lineup, 1957 Cubs and Braves, Goldschmidt
In this episode, Ryan and Jesse discuss the Brewers and Cubs projected lineups.
Topics include regression (and progression) to the mean, algorithmic predictions of PECOTA and FanGraphs, the Brewers and Cubs lineups, the 1957 Milwaukee Braves and Chicago Cubs, Ernie Banks, Henry Aaron, Eddie Matthews, Warren Spahn, Paul Goldschmidt, Orlando Arcia, Kyle Schwarber, the St. Louis Cardinals lineup, OPS (On-base plus slugging)
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90 miles: the distance between Wrigley Field, home of the Chicago Cubs, and Miller Park, home of the Milwaukee Brewers. Let the battle begin!



Yelich blows!
Yeah, I was way too kind saying he’d bat no higher than .310. More like .290.
To quote Ozzie Guillen, every Cub fans favorite guy, “Pfffft, please.”
May the Brewer draught continue. Go Braves of Atlanta!
I enjoyed this one. You guys rock!
Thanks MRK, we appreciate it!