Effectively Wild: A FanGraphs Baseball Podcast

Effectively Wild Episode 2362: Poob Has Baseball for You

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Aug 16, 2025

David Appelman, founder of FanGraphs, shares insights on the site's 20th anniversary and its evolution from a simple data tool to a comprehensive analytics platform. The conversation covers teams post-trade deadline, speculating on which might surprise in the playoffs, especially the struggling Dodgers. They discuss the remarkable performance of rookie Roman Anthony and delve into scoring rules and player value, particularly Juan Soto’s metrics versus traded players. The episode also touches on the changing landscape of sports broadcasting and the future of baseball journalism.

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ADVICE

Manage Fragmented Broadcast Costs

Expect more platforms; plan to use short-term subscriptions and trial strategies if you want access.
For postseason viewing, sign up for single-month passes and cancel afterward to limit cost.

ANECDOTE

Roman Anthony's Soto-Like Start

Ben and Meg discuss Roman Anthony's historic plate discipline and elite early on-base rates at age 21.
They temper enthusiasm by noting league-wide low OBP and small sample uncertainty.

INSIGHT

Walks Can 'Drive' Runs Despite Semantics

Wording like 'drives in a run' for walks is semantically odd but historically accepted; walks legitimately produce RBIs.
Language reflects bias against walks despite their clear value.

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