pitchequivalents
A pitchequivalent is a conceptual tool used in baseball to compare the effectiveness of pitches that are thrown at different speeds and with different movement characteristics. It aims to quantify how difficult a particular pitch is to hit, regardless of its specific type. The idea is that a pitch that is harder to hit, even if it's a slower curveball, might be considered "equivalent" to a fastball thrown with more deceptive movement or in a strategic location.
The calculation of a pitchequivalent often involves statistical analysis of pitch tracking data. Factors such as
Different analytical models exist for calculating pitchequivalents, and they may produce slightly different results. However, the