We talk about baseball and football from an analytical perspective. Hosted by Robbie and Connor from both MLBFactCheck and NFLFactCheck on Instagram, we will give in depth analysis about all recent news in the NFL and MLB and we also will give some opinions surrounding hot topics in each sport. GOAT discussions, positional rankings, power rankings, player comparisons, overrated/underrated, etc. are among the topics that will be discussed alongside news.
In the 6th episode of the pod, co-hosts Connor and Robbie are joined by The Fans' Magazine writer Mike Featherstone to talk about high school baseball, NFL free agency and trades, and MLB spring training.
23 Mar 2021
Episode 5: NFL Free Agency and MLB News
In the 5th episode of the PBTN pod, Saff and Omar return from their hiatus to discuss NFL free agency and some trends with the NFL that have been taking place in recent years. The hosts also talk about MLB spring training, recent news, and paying Minor Leaguers.
7 Mar 2021
Episode 4: NFL Mock Draft with @mlb.webgems
In the 4th episode of the Playing by the Numbers pod, Connor and Robbie are joined by Tommy, Nick G, and Nick C from @mlb.webgems on Instagram for a full first-round NFL mock draft. This draft was done based on what we think teams should do, not what we think will end up happening in the actual draft.
Draft order*
Jaguars - Nick G
Jets - Tommy
Dolphins - Omar
Falcons - Nick C
Bengals - Saff
Eagles - Nick G
Lions - Tommy
Panthers - Omar
Broncos - Saff
Cowboys - Nick C
Giants - Nick G
49ers - Tommy
Chargers - Omar
Vikings - Saff
Patriots - Nick C
Cardinals - Nick G
Raiders - Tommy
Dolphins - Omar
Football Team - Saff
Bears - Nick C
Colts - Nick G
Titans - Tommy
Jets - Omar
Steelers - Saff
Jaguars - Nick C
Browns - Nick G
Ravens - Tommy
Saints - Omar
Packers - Saff
Bills - Nick C
Chiefs - Nick G
Bucs - Tommy
28 Feb 2021
Episode 3 (feat. Sam Federman): Service time manipulation, NFL Offseason plans, 2021 Rookie WRs, and more
In the 3rd episode of the Playing by the Numbers pod, Sam Federman (@PowerHourSam) makes a guest appearance to discuss a variety of topics, ranging from the comments of former Mariners' President Kevin Mather regarding service time manipulation, to the 2021 rookie wide receiver class, to the NFL offseason.
20 Feb 2021
Episode 2 (feat. Cole and Jake from @mlbmythbuster): Fernando Tatis Jr. extension, Carson Wentz trade, and PECOTA projections
In the first guest appearances on the podcast, Cole and Jake from @mlbmythbuster talk about offseason moves, the volatility of the 2020 MLB season, and PECOTA projections with co-hosts Robbie and Connor.
Timestamps:
Fernando Tatis Jr. contract: 00:35
Rosenthal+Moreland signings (A's): 10:45
Sample size luck in 2020: 14:56
Soto vs Acuna: 19:55
Astros 2021 resurgence: 21:55
Optimized lineup: 23:08
Taijuan Walker signing: 27:15
COVID protocols in MLB and the NFL: 37:11
Juiced baseballs: 40:23
Brett Gardner signing: 46:58
Carson Wentz trade: 48:05
Analytical decision-making in football and baseball: 54:30
PECOTA projections: 1:00:05
13 Feb 2021
Episode 1: Super Bowl, Mets and Yankees Offseason, NFL Draft, and more
In the inaugural episode of the Playing by the Numbers podcast, co-hosts Robbie and Connor recap the Super Bowl, the Mets and Yankees offseasons, the NFL draft, bad quarterback rankings on Instagram, and finish it off with a baseball card pack opening at the end.
Time stamps:
Super Bowl recap: 0:58
Devin White: 5:48
Trevor Bauer: 9:10
Mets offseason: 13:09
Yankees offseason: 19:23
Foolish BB’s new video+miscellaneous: 25:26
Texans saga: 29:47
Notre Dame OLU+Jordy Nelson+Tim Tebow: 43:29
NFL Draft+2021 Rookie WR rankings: 50:17
Chris Hogan Lacrosse: 1:01:06
Instagram QB lists: 1:02:44
Mike and Maurkice Pouncey Retire: 1:09:50
Baseball cards: 1:14:24
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