Pitch Location Charts with PITCHf/x and ggplot
Baseball at-bat analysis: Learn to visually break down each plate appearance. Improve your understanding of hitting strategies and player performance.
Course Content
Pitch Location Charts with PITCHf/x and ggplot is an intermediate-level Udemy course taught by Charles Redmond. It runs 2h 11m and is taught in English. Learners rate it 4.8 out of 5 from 107 reviews, with 6,106 students enrolled. It is free to enroll, first published July 2015.
Uncover the secrets of baseball pitching with this hands-on course! We'll leverage PITCHf/x data to generate insightful pitch location charts for real baseball games. Dive deep into each at-bat, visualizing the location, type, and speed of every pitch. Understand the sequence of pitches and the final outcome of each at-bat.
This course provides a practical exploration of ggplot2 in R. You'll master essential skills in color aesthetics, effective use of aesthetics, and powerful faceting techniques for data visualization. We'll also strengthen your R skills with practical applications like vector subsetting and working with factors.
Expect to spend approximately three weeks completing the course at a comfortable pace. A foundational understanding of R, dplyr, and ggplot2 is helpful, but not strictly required. Gain valuable skills in sports analytics and data visualization – perfect for baseball enthusiasts and aspiring data scientists alike!
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