Taylor Bechtold

1 week ago | theanalyst.com | Taylor Bechtold |Craig Haley |Ana Gonzalez |Ana González

The Negro Leagues lasted for nearly four decades and included over 2,300 players, many whom were denied the chance to play in Major League Baseball. We’re comparing some of the greats whose accomplishments matched or exceeded future MLB players. When Shohei Ohtani returns to the mound, we’ll again be in awe of his two-way excellence. His elite offensive skills are jaw-dropping on a daily basis, and he’s a shutdown pitcher when healthy – sometimes dazzling in ways that have never been done before.

1 month ago | theanalyst.com | Taylor Bechtold |Ana Gonzalez |Ana González

They had everything but didn’t get the ring. Our historical TRACR ranks the greatest teams since 1986-87 that failed to win the NBA Finals. Is your team in the top 10? Oklahoma City Thunder fans will say it’s all pointless speculation. And they’re probably right.

1 month ago | theanalyst.com | Taylor Bechtold |Ana Gonzalez |Ana González

We’re going to let the data help end the debate once and for all. Our historical TRACR ranks the greatest MLB teams that failed to win the World Series. Is your team in the top 10? A rookie named Ichiro hit .350. Bret Boone belted 37 home runs. Edgar Martinez was on his way to the Hall of Fame. Jamie Moyer won 20 games. The 2001 Seattle Mariners were coasting at 47-12 on June 8. They were on their way to the AL West title and playoffs.

1 month ago | theanalyst.com | Ethan Kruger |Taylor Bechtold

The mere mention of March Madness sends a chill down the spine of sports fans everywhere. It’s a whirlwind of buzzer-beaters, Cinderella stories and soul-crushing bracket busts. Every year, millions fill out their brackets believing they’ve cracked the code. And every year, March Madness laughs in their faces. Upsets are what make this tournament difficult to predict. They are the inevitable heart and soul of the NCAA Tournament.

1 month ago | theanalyst.com | Taylor Bechtold |Kyle Cunningham-Rhoads |Ana Gonzalez |Ana González

We’ve charted and calculated 1-on-1 matchup win percentages and used the data to create our own version of NFL ELO ratings that are adjusted based on strength of competition. How good of a pass rusher is Myles Garrett? And how would acquiring someone like Garrett change the trajectory of a team? That was the question being asked early in 2025 when the superstar edge rusher announced he’s made a trade request from the Cleveland Browns.