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Excited to announce a new milestone: I just completed my final course for my Graduate Certificate in Sports Analytics from Northwestern University! For my final project, I developed an Advance Scouting Shiny App for Baseball Analytics. My passion is finding innovative ways to bridge the gap between traditional baseball knowledge and modern analytics, making advanced data accessible and actionable for players and coaches to enhance development and learning. This project embodies that mission. I've developed an interactive tool using the Shiny package in RStudio that helps players and coaches analyze pitcher tendencies and develop game plans. The app utilizes MLB pitch-by-pitch data compiled from Baseball Savant using the baseballr package, combining statistical analysis with intuitive visualizations to provide insights into: - Detailed performance metrics - Pitch usage patterns - Location heat maps - Pitch movement profiles - Interactive strike zone plots The app features: - Customizable filters for specific matchups - Conditional formatting to highlight key metrics - Multiple visualization options - Real-time data processing Check out the demo video below to see the app in action! You can also try the app here: https://lnkd.in/eZSfsH62 Note: Due to the extensive dataset, the web version may experience some latency. I'm happy to schedule a video call for a live demo to showcase the app's full capabilities and discuss the development process! Special thanks to: - Collin Murray and Athlete Lab for the inspiration and foundational knowledge - Professor Brad Smith for his technical guidance and project direction - My partner Javaris Hall for his collaborative efforts and support #BaseballAnalytics #DataScience #RShiny #SportsAnalytics #DataVisualization #Baseball #Programming #VideoDemo Feel free to connect if you'd like to see a live demo or discuss potential applications in baseball analytics!

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I recently made a Shiny App that displays how well teams turn batted balls into outs. It's a simple concept but is a good basis for measuring team defense. I explain the app and its outputs in this video. Enjoy and try it out: https://lnkd.in/gRiQ7Jmw

Special thanks to Coach Collin Murray for visiting with our Center for Sports Analytics at Samford University baseball student analysts last week to conclude our Fall Speaker Series. Coach Murray shared all about his journey to working in pro & collegiate baseball as well as the importance of learning to code and communicate effectively. We also learned more about his platform, Athlete Lab, which he uses to train and mentor aspiring analysts. Thanks for sharing your knowledge & experience, Coach! Sydney Hernandez Hayden Humber Taylor Mansell Brooks Bilton Jonathan Hall Matt Wyatt Cole Hyland Marshal Smith Darin W. White

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