Picture this: you’re chilling on the couch, the scent of freshly popped popcorn fills the air, and your favorite MLB team’s logo is plastered across your screen. Life is good, right? But what if we told you there’s a way to make your in-season MLB experience even better? Enter Ariel Cohen, creator of ATC projections and host of the Beat The Shift podcast, who joined Joe on Fantasy MLB Today to discuss how you can use projections to take your fandom to the next level. So, listen up, fellow baseball junkies; you won’t want to miss this!
As the brains behind ATC projections, Ariel knows a thing or two about stats and predictions. These numbers don’t just benefit analysts and MLB insiders—they can give die-hard fans like us an extra layer of appreciation and understanding when watching our favorite teams duke it out on the diamond.
“Using projections during the season helps you better understand the matchups and make more informed decisions about your fantasy lineup,” Ariel shared on the podcast. Sure, trusting your gut can be exciting, but it’s like choosing a random page in your favorite mystery novel to read—sometimes, you might strike gold, but more often than not, you’re just spoiling the surprise for yourself. Projections give you an objective, well-informed foundation to build your MLB experience on, helping you separate the Cinderella stories from the soon-to-be flops.
“Projections can show you trends and expected outcomes,” Ariel continued, explaining that they offer context to current performance levels and potential for improvement (or regression) throughout the season. Ever watch a player have a hot streak and wonder, “Can they keep this up?” Or, on the flip side, see your favorite slugger hit a rough patch and ponder, “Will they bounce back?” With projections, you have a glimpse into the statistical crystal ball that can provide answers—or at least well-educated guesses—to these burning questions.
Another bonus of using projections? You’ll become the ultimate guru for your friends during those heated MLB debates at the bar. There’s no feeling quite like schooling someone with hard data when they try to convince you that the current home run leader will suddenly forget how to hit by the All-Star break. Projections are your trusty sidekick, supplying you with the knowledge and expertise to bring your baseball banter A-game.
So, where do you begin your journey to become a projections pro? There are several resources out there, but Ariel’s ATC projections are an excellent starting point, thanks to their in-depth analysis and widespread recognition within the MLB community. Additionally, don’t forget to tune into the Beat The Shift podcast, where Ariel provides listeners with a deep dive into the world of MLB projections, predictions, and everything in between.
There you have it, baseball enthusiasts—time to level up your in-season MLB experience with the power of projections. Embrace your inner baseball nerd, and revel in the sweet satisfaction that comes with a newfound wealth of knowledge. So go ahead, grab your popcorn, pull up those projections, and let the good times (and hard data) roll. Batter up!