Using pitch-by-pitch Statcast data from the 2021 season to the 2025 season to test whether stadium modifications prior to the 2024 season changed how far baseballs traveled at Progressive Field. This focus on the stadium for the Cleveland Guardians gives insight to the underlying effects of stadium modification on baseball games. I will be focusing on data parameters from a narrowed down list of different batted ball statistics that are received from Statcast. With the limitation of specific parameters I will be focusing on extra-base hits and home runs as indicators of meaningful distance changes from pre-renovation to post-renovation Progressive Field.
Did Renovating Progressive Field Change the Game? A Statcast Analysis of Batted Ball Data
by crooks | Apr 15, 2026 | Uncategorized | 4 comments
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This is such a fascinating topic. I am really interested to see whether you found a difference in performance before and after renovation. It is very cool that you chose such an applied topic, and baseball definitely would be something that I think anyone could find interest in, even if they did not have a math background. I look forward to hearing more about your process of comparing the data, and I am excited to hear your final conclusion!
This is a really cool project. I am always fascinated by the connection between mathematics and sports. I also think this study highlights the implications of design changes beyond what may be intended. I am curious if this was part of their decision to redo the stadium?
I don’t follow baseball too close, but I’ve heard that teams are always trying to cheat. Whether that be pitchers using sticky substances to get more spin, or sign stealing. I heard one story of a team switching their air ventilation system during their at bats so their team could make more home runs. I am looking forward to hearing about Progressive Field and seeing what the data you have shows.
I thought this topic was very interesting, and enjoyed also going to your thesis on this topic! Carlie also mentioned this, but I also appreciated how applied this topic was and felt it made it easier to understand and remain interested in. Now I will wonder whenever I hear about certain changes or renovations whether they have a purpose similar to this that may not be as noticeable without an analysis such as this one.