The analytics movement in baseball has shaped the game in so many ways and is generally acknowledged to give clubs that use it properly the power to optimize both in-game strategy and player development. Recently, former Rockies catcher Chris Iannetta voiced his concern over the impact of analytics on the game of baseball. Specifically, he pointed to the increased propensity of the three true outcomes and how it has taken away from the fan experience.
“There are diminishing returns when all you see are home runs, strikeouts, and walks. The product that’s on the field is losing fans more than MLB realizes.