Alright, let’s dive into my little experiment: austin riley vs zack wheeler. I’ve been itching to try this out for a while, and finally got around to it this past weekend.
First off, I had to gather my data. This meant scouring the internet for game stats, player performance metrics – basically anything I could get my hands on that would give me a clearer picture of how these two guys stack up. I used some baseball stats sites, dug through some forums, you know, the usual stuff.
Next, I organized the data. Let me tell you, this was a bit of a pain. Different sites use different formats, different metrics… It was a real headache getting everything into a usable spreadsheet. I ended up using Google Sheets, mainly because it’s easy to share and work with. I created columns for everything: batting average, ERA, home runs, strikeouts, all the good stuff.
Then came the fun part: analyzing the data. I started by looking at the raw numbers. Who had the better batting average against Wheeler? How many strikeouts did Riley have against him? Just getting a feel for the direct matchup. I also looked at trends – how were they performing recently? Was Riley on a hot streak? Was Wheeler struggling with a certain type of hitter?
I didn’t stop there. I wanted to go deeper. So, I started calculating some derived metrics. Things like on-base plus slugging (OPS) against right-handed pitchers, weighted on-base average (wOBA), and even some stuff that’s probably way too nerdy for most people. I’m not a pro statistician, just a guy with a spreadsheet and too much time on his hands.
After all the data crunching, I started forming some conclusions. It seemed like Riley, despite being a great hitter overall, had historically struggled a bit against Wheeler’s particular style of pitching. Wheeler’s slider seemed to give him trouble. But, recent performance indicated Riley was adjusting, starting to make better contact.
Finally, I documented everything. I made notes of my data sources, my calculations, and my conclusions. Basically, if I ever need to revisit this, I can pick up where I left off without having to start from scratch.
So, that’s it. My deep dive into Austin Riley versus Zack Wheeler. Was it earth-shattering? Nah. But it was a fun way to spend a weekend and get a little closer to understanding the game.
