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Episode: 2414 Using numbers in baseball and business. Today, intuition, or numbers.
Orioles Assistant GM Sig Mejdal joined Tuesday's BBMS with his thoughts analytics, how they've impacted this team, and why these Orioles make coming to work every day such a joy.
The Baltimore Orioles made some coaching last week, which included moving pitching coach Chris Holt back into his previous role as Orioles Director of Pitching. So, who will be the Orioles pitching coach in 2024? Host Connor Newcomb answers that question and others on another Mailbag episode.Connor also discusses whether Gunnar Henderson or Jackson Holliday will play more shortstop, the ideal Orioles infield for 2024, and whether people like Sig Mejdal could leave the Orioles front office.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!FanDuelScore early this NFL season with FanDuel, America's Number One Sportsbook! Right now, NEW customers get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS with any winning FIVE DOLLAR MONEYLINE BET! That's A HUNDRED AND FIFTY BUCKS – if your team wins! Visit FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON to get started.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Baltimore Orioles made some coaching last week, which included moving pitching coach Chris Holt back into his previous role as Orioles Director of Pitching. So, who will be the Orioles pitching coach in 2024? Host Connor Newcomb answers that question and others on another Mailbag episode. Connor also discusses whether Gunnar Henderson or Jackson Holliday will play more shortstop, the ideal Orioles infield for 2024, and whether people like Sig Mejdal could leave the Orioles front office. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! FanDuel Score early this NFL season with FanDuel, America's Number One Sportsbook! Right now, NEW customers get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS with any winning FIVE DOLLAR MONEYLINE BET! That's A HUNDRED AND FIFTY BUCKS – if your team wins! Visit FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON to get started. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Orioles assistant general manager Sig Mejdal joins former Orioles All-Star Adam Jones and co-host Jerry Coleman to discuss the ups and downs of evaluating players, what MLB teams are looking for (5:10), injuries (7:10) and making decisions (9:05.) Additionally, Baltimore Banner reporter Jonas Shaffer joins to discuss the NFL draft (31:06) and Lamar Jackson (35:00.) Follow us on Twitter @AdamJonesPod @SimplyAJ10 @sportswcoleman And check out The Baltimore Banner's Baltimore Orioles coverage and Baltimore Ravens coverage.
So today's interview is going to make – heck it already has made – a lot of folks in INFORMS hometown of Baltimore jealous, because I will be speaking to none other than the Baltimore Orioles assistant GM and head of analytics Sig Mejdal. With Baltimore's 2023 season opener literally on top of us, I am thrilled to sit down with Sig and talk about analytics at the Orioles, as well as his own professional journey to an outstanding career in sports analytics.
Episode 1011 This week, we sit down with one of the bright baseball minds in Baltimore before getting our lead prospect analyst's backstory. At the top of the show, David Laurila welcomes Sig Mejdal, vice president and assistant general manager of the Baltimore Orioles. Mejdal tells us about breaking into baseball with the Cardinals, and […]
In the third hour of Friday's BBMS, the guys are joined by Orioles Assistant GM Sig Mejdal, who discusses some of the O's offseason moves, as well as the importance of analytics in building a winning club. Then it's a trip into the World of Stupid, followed by a discussion on the big February slate the Terps have coming up, and the Commish's Baltimore closes the hour out.
With Spring Training right around the corner Orioles Assistant GM Sig Mejdal joined Ed, Rob, and Jeremy on the Big Bad Morning Show to discuss what it takes to build a great Major League ballclub, the O's offseason moves, and the influence of analytics on building the Orioles team that will take the field in 2023.
O's Assistant GM Sig Mejdal joined Ed and Rob on Thursday's Big Bad Morning Show for a discussion on analytics and the impact it's had on this year's O's team. The 2022 Birds have blown everyone's expectations out of the water, but how much of that has to do with the work Sig and his team have done behind the scenes?
In the final hour of Thursday's show, Rob and Ed are joined by Orioles Assistant GM Sig Mejdal, who helps explain to the guys the importance of analytics for the O's, as well as it's impact on the team's recent success. Next, the guys discuss what chaps their ass, followed by more O's talk with Roch Kubatko.
Luke Jones and Nestor assess Orioles next moves after Hall debut and near disaster against Rays
Packed House with Mickey Doolittle, Grant Salsman and Aidan O'Connor
In this bonus episode of the Packed House, the Baltimore Orioles Assistant General Manager Sig Mejdal joins the show to discuss how he got into baseball, explains their analytics work and the implementation process. Mejdal previously worked for the St. Louis Cardinals and Houston Astros, winning three World Series in his 14 years with those teams. Follow us on Twitter: @PackedHouseKCOU @Grant_Salsman @DoolittleMickey @AidanOC1902
Sabermetrics, the search for objective knowledge about baseball by analysing statistical records, has transformed the sport. But can statistics and formulas really do a better job of picking the best players than a baseball coach with decades of experience? Professor Steven Pinker is joined by Sig Mejdal, sabermetrician, former NASA engineer and assistant manager of the Baltimore Orioles and by Professor Ellen Peters, director of the Centre for Science Communication Research in the School of Journalism and Communication at the University of Oregon. They discuss the ongoing relationship between human expertise and statistical evidence. Producers: Imogen Walford and Joe Kent Editor: Emma Rippon Think with Pinker is produced in partnership with The Open University. ARCHIVE Laurel or Yanny: vocabulary.com
Doug Williams and Andy Martino drop an all-new episode of the Shea Anything podcast presented by Verizon, as news continues to drop regarding the Mets search for new front office executives. Doug and Andy talk about the names that are out there like former Angels GM Billy Eppler, Red Sox assistant GM Raquel Ferreira, and Orioles assistant GM Sig Mejdal – and discuss the pros and cons of each candidate. The guys also cover the Mets decision to officially part ways with acting GM Zack Scott, how things will play out for Sandy Alderson at the GM Meetings, and the next steps in the baseball calendar for the organization – including decisions on qualifying offers for Noah Syndergaard and Michael Conforto.
Assistant GM and VP of Analytics, Sig Mejdal stopped by Inside the Yard with Brett Hollander and Geoff Arnold to discuss players' patience at the plate and the technology used in the minor league to provide instant feedback to players. Also, Sig praised Mike Elias and Matt Blood for their hard work and focus on building the Minor League rosters. Orioles Insider, Joe Trezza shares his reaction to the #1 Farm System, according to MLB Pipeline, and who we could potentially see debut at the end of the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Allen McCallum joins Nestor to discuss state of Baltimore Orioles baseball in 2021
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss future of MLB and Orioles in this cold COVID winter
Director of O’s player development Matt Blood joined Brett and Geoff to chat about the Orioles’ player development pillars that staff, coaches, and players abide by, the growth of the Minor League players at Bowie and collaborating with Sig Mejdal, Mike Elias and Brandon Hyde to maximize the talent in the pipeline. Orioles Insider Melanie Newman breaks down her biggest surprise of 2020, favorite rookie of the season and whose future most excites her.
Vice President & Assistant General Manager of Analytics Sig Mejdal chats with Brett and Geoff about minor league development in tech and data for their players during the offseason, working with an open-minded team, and explaining how the game is always changing with statistics and advanced metrics. Orioles Insider Mike Bordick shares his thoughts on the starting rotation for next year and John Means persevering through the shortened season.
Zack and Matt recap the 2020 MLB Draft. Mike Elias and Sig Mejdal are good at 'the numbers.' Follow us on Twitter @FoulPolePod & Subscribe on Youtube.
Chris Townsend was joined by Logan Davidson (:53), Super Agent Scott Boras (9:07), the Hall of Famer Jim Palmer (20:23), Mad Dog Chris Russo (34:40), Orioles Assistant GM Sig Mejdal (47:20) & the Mayor of Oakland, Libby Schaaf (59:34).
'Tis Opening Day. How do we handle the Chris Davis thing? Perhaps you won't boo, but will you be mad if your friends/the people around you do? It's...awkward. Early in the show MASN analyst/former Orioles SS Mike Bordick joined us to discuss the Orioles' good start and the Davis issue. Later in Hour 1, our weekly visit with The Athletic's Patrick Stevens (@D1scourse) talking Final Four, the coaching carousel and the NCAA lacrosse picture. Then Kyle ruins a show bit. Thanks a lot Kyle. Oh and at the bottom of Hour 2, "Moneyball" author/SI writer Ben Reiter checked in to talk Orioles before his event with Sig Mejdal tomorrow night at Barnes & Noble in the Inner Harbor.
Ben Reiter, author of "Astroball," joins us to talk about Sig Mejdal, who will be tasked with building an analytics department for the Orioles.Reiter and host Justin McGuire discuss Mejdal, new general manager Mike Elias and what Orioles fans can expect as the team tries to rebuild. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ben Reiter, author of "Astroball," joins us to talk about Sig Mejdal, who will be tasked with building an analytics department for the Orioles. Reiter and host Justin McGuire discuss Mejdal, new general manager Mike Elias and what Orioles fans can expect as the team tries to rebuild. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Steve Sparks: Astros broadcaster- Former career as a knuckleballer, Sig Mejdal & Mike Elias by The Bat Around
The Orioles are expected to name Houston Astros executive Mike Elias their new general manager. Dan Szymborski of FanGraphs joins to discuss why the move is a great one for the organization as it embarks on a massive rebuild.Plus, Szymborski and host Justin McGuire discuss Sig Mejdal and possible managerial candidates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Orioles are expected to name Houston Astros executive Mike Elias their new general manager. Dan Szymborski of FanGraphs joins to discuss why the move is a great one for the organization as it embarks on a massive rebuild. Plus, Szymborski and host Justin McGuire discuss Sig Mejdal and possible managerial candidates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices