Replacement Level Podcast

On this episode of the Replacement Level Podcast Sports Illustrated’s Jay Jaffe joined me to discuss his 20 ways to improve baseball right now piece. His ideas include expanding instant replay, using the DH in both leagues, and stopping the war on advanced metrics. We offered some suggestions on how to revamp the Hall of […]

On this episode of the Replacement Level Podcast Baseball America’s Ben Badler joined me to discuss the possibility of an international draft and what that would mean for Major League Baseball. Ben discussed the primary motivation of MLB for pushing for an international draft (money), and detailed the disadvantages it could present to teenage prospects […]

On this episode of the Replacement Level Podcast FanGraphs writer Bill Petti joined me to discuss his favorite advanced metrics and why those numbers matter. Bill spoke about the differences between wRC+ and OPS+, the state of defensive independent statistics,  and why BABIP is at times misused. Bill and I also discussed his work on […]

On this episode of the Replacement Level Podcast Vice President at Baseball Info Solutions and co-author of The Fielding Bible-Volume Three, Ben Jedlovec joined me to discuss the state of defensive metrics. Ben spoke about how DRS (Defensive Runs Saved) is calculated, and what goes into the individual components involved in making those calculations. Ben […]

On this episode of the Replacement Level Podcast St. Louis Cardinals minor league infielder Vance Albitz joined me to discuss his Gloves4Troops endeavor, and life in the minor leagues. Vance talked about the talent discrepancies at different levels in the minors and why the jump to AA is bigger than AAA. Vance also gave this […]

On this episode of the Replacement Level Podcast MLB.com national baseball writer Richard Justice joined me to discuss the passings of Earl Weaver and Stan Musial, and much more. Richard told several great stories about Weaver from his time covering the Orioles as a beat writer. He also spoke about Musial, not only about his […]

On this episode of the Replacement Level Podcast NBC Sports blogger Craig Calcaterra joined me to discuss the Hall of Fame election results, and much more. Craig and I discussed the problems with the current Hall of Fame voting system and we each offered up some suggestions on how to improve it. We also spoke […]

On this episode of the Replacement Level Podcast FOX Sports columnist Ken Rosenthal and I discussed all things Hall of Fame. He discussed in great detail who he plans to vote for in 2013 and more importantly, why. Ken gave his thoughts on how the “steroid era” was covered when it was happening, and why […]

On this episode of the Replacement Level Podcast Sports on Earth Columnist Joe Posnanski and I discussed all things Hall of Fame. He discussed in great detail who he plans to vote for in 2013 and more importantly, why. Joe gave his thoughts on what do with players associated with or suspected of PED use, […]

On this episode of the Replacement Level Podcast SweetSpot writer and editor David Schoenfield and I discussed ESPN’s Hall of 100, and the 2013 Hall of Fame ballot. David gave his thoughts on the most overrated and underrated players on the Hall of 100 list, and explained why he ranked Barry Bonds number one. David […]

On this episode of the Replacement Level Podcast Red Sox beat writer Michael Silverman and I discussed all things Hall of Fame. Michael has been a Hall of Fame voter since 2006. He discussed in great detail who he plans to vote for in 2013 and more importantly, why. Michael gave his thoughts on what […]

On this episode of the Replacement Level Podcast ESPN’s Dan Szymborski joined me to discuss his ZIPS projection system. Dan projected the career trajectory for dozens of players including Justin Verlander, Clayton Kershaw, Robinson Cano, Ryan Braun, and Bryce Harper. We also discussed the AL MVP debate between Mike Trout and Miguel Cabrera, how the […]

On this episode of the Replacement Level Podcast St. Louis Cardinals beat writer Derrick Goold and I discussed the 2012 MLB award season. Derrick detailed his NL Cy Young ballot, and explained why he voted for R.A. Dickey over Clayton Kershaw. We also discussed the AL MVP debate between Mike Trout and Miguel Cabrera, and […]

On this episode of the Replacement Level Podcast Dave Cameron from FanGraphs and I discuss some baseball myths (like protection), PEDs, and what’s next with advanced metrics. Dave also discussed the differences between fWAR and rWAR, the recent changes to wOBA, and the accuracy of defensive statistics like UZR and DRS. Dave also explained why […]

            On this episode of the Replacement Level Podcast Baseball-Reference founder Sean Forman joined me to discuss WAR (wins above replacement). Sean talked about how the stat was initially created, how it’s currently calculated, and differences between the versions offered on Baseball-Reference (rWAR) and FanGraphs (fWAR). Sean also spoke about […]