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Author: Patrick Brewer

My name is Patrick Brewer. I am 22 years old and a recent graduate of UCSD with a Bachelor's degree in Political Science with an emphasis in International Relations. I have been a lifelong Padres fan and hope to one day work in an MLB front office.
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The Worst Pitcher in the National League

July 22, 2015July 22, 2015 Patrick Brewer

Max Scherzer. Zack Greinke. Jacob deGrom. Jake Arietta. More than enough has been written about who the best pitchers in the National League are. But a question that isn’t too often discussed is who is the worst pitcher in the National League? Continue reading The Worst Pitcher in the National League

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Quantifying Luck in Baseball

July 21, 2015 Patrick Brewer

Patrick Brewer looks to quantify the most difficult thing in baseball. Luck. Who’s been the luckiest team in 2015? And who’s had the least good fortune? Continue reading Quantifying Luck in Baseball

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Hindsight’s Cruelty: Reviewing the Matt Kemp-Yasmani Grandal Trade

July 19, 2015 Patrick Brewer

Patrick Brewer reviews the biggest trade of last offseason. Continue reading Hindsight’s Cruelty: Reviewing the Matt Kemp-Yasmani Grandal Trade

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National League Trade Deadline Primer

July 17, 2015 Patrick Brewer

Lead National League Writer, Patrick Brewer, primes you for what will be a season defining trade deadline. Continue reading National League Trade Deadline Primer

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In-Depth Review: National League’s First Half

July 16, 2015 Patrick Brewer

National League Writer, Patrick Brewer, gives an in-depth review of the first half of the season in the National League. The power rankings, outstanding performers, award winners and disappointments. Continue reading In-Depth Review: National League’s First Half

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Book Review: Big Data Baseball by Travis Sawchik

July 10, 2015July 10, 2015 Patrick Brewer

From its release, “Big Data Baseball,” was immediately compared to Moneyball and has been affectionately referred to as “Moneyball 2.0.” Patrick Brewer reviews the impressive Travis Sawchik book. Continue reading Book Review: Big Data Baseball by Travis Sawchik

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Are the Rockies doomed to mediocrity?

July 8, 2015July 8, 2015 Patrick Brewer

Rockies have never found any consistency on their roster and have never been able to find sustained success. Patrick Brewer asks the question: Are the Rockies just doomed for perpetual mediocrity? Continue reading Are the Rockies doomed to mediocrity?

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The Future of the Phillies: The Andy MacPhail Era

July 3, 2015 Patrick Brewer

The Philadelphia Phillies took their first step towards the future when they formally announced the hiring of Andy MacPhail. Patrick Brewer looks at MacPhail’s to do list. Continue reading The Future of the Phillies: The Andy MacPhail Era

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Do the Dodgers have enough starting pitching?

July 2, 2015July 2, 2015 Patrick Brewer

As we approach the trade deadline Patrick Brewer asks if Dodgers have amassed enough pitching to compete with the Nationals and Cardinals. Continue reading Do the Dodgers have enough starting pitching?

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National League Cy Young: Scherzer or Greinke?

June 30, 2015June 30, 2015 Patrick Brewer

Patrick Brewer gives his early thoughts on a compelling National League Cy Young race. Continue reading National League Cy Young: Scherzer or Greinke?

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The Marlins: From Buyers to Sellers Once More?

June 29, 2015June 29, 2015 Patrick Brewer

With the latest Giancarlo Stanton setback the Marlins are primed to once again move their best assets at the deadline. Patrick Brewer explores the Marlins options. Continue reading The Marlins: From Buyers to Sellers Once More?

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Can the Padres Fix this Disaster?

June 27, 2015June 27, 2015 Patrick Brewer

By Patrick Brewer To this point in the 2015 season the Padres offseason extreme makeover has been a bit of an unmitigated disaster. It seems like every trade has blown up in the Padres, and more specifically, AJ Preller’s face. … Continue reading Can the Padres Fix this Disaster?

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