Kyle McCracken

Baseball Statistics and Analytics

An aspiring analyst passionate about taking analytics and turning them into a competitive advantage. I combine a strong background in statistics, data analytics, and visualization with a lifelong passion for understanding the game at both the tactical and strategic levels.

Orioles Stolen Bases

This document uses a sample of every stolen base attempt by the Orioles in 2025 to determine how valuable a stolen base attempt is in different situations.

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The Importance of Chase Rate

This video highlights an Excel document in which I used a sample of various MLB players and their chase rates and On-Base Percentages. Using this data, I found an equation that calculates xOBP only using chase rate. I then converted this value into expected runs.