Check out these amazing 3-D printed models of Statcast data
Statcast burst into life to measure what was once immeasurable. Now, thanks to MLB.com's Director of Baseball Research Daren Willman (and his 3-D printer), we can visualize Statcast data in three dimensions!
Naturally, it starts with an experiment. Will this even work? Oh yes, yes it will:
What does a spray chart look like in 3D?
Did you know that the batted ball density in Wrigley Field could be its very own city -- complete with high rises?
And then, the piece de resistance -- the Statcast Mona Lisa -- Bartolo Colon's majestic home run. This is the 8th wonder of the world:
While you can't purchase any of these, Willman does plan on auctioning them off for charity in the future. Follow @DarenW for more.