Bill James announces Baseball IQ app for iPhone, iPad

Alright, that title sounds terrible, as if I think Bill James is bad or something. He’s not.

In fact, he’s the jam, and I imagine, having just seen the announcement, that his “Bill James Baseball IQ” iPhone and iPad application will be equally as awesome. (But probably less hermit-y and curmudgeon-y. And with a shorter beard.)

That’s primarily because it looks amazeballs based on the sneak preview he gave on Actasports.com of the old “K Zone.” Witness, for instance, Carl Crawford’s strikeouts from 2010.

As you can see, Carl Crawford struck out 104 times and did nearly every time on a low and away pitch. This isn’t necessarily breaking news so much as it is so freaking awesome that us normal peon-folk will be able to access it via an iPhone or iPad.

Just because I like these pictures (and for comparisons sake), here’s Carlos Pena’s strikeouts from 2010.

Nothing different (and, by the way, does it seem like there’s an RBI Baseball type of design going on here?) except for the K total and how Pena struck out, but it does give a better idea of just how intricate the breakdown is for each batter.

Unfortunately, the app isn’t out yet — Acta says it’ll be out “early this spring.” So until then you’ll have to make due with a protractor.

--- Did you like this article? And you probably like contests, exclusive content, and smug commentary right? Then why aren't you liking Guyism on Facebook? Show some pride and click the "Like" button below right now: