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How can data grouping improve player performance insights in baseball?

I′ve been coaching a youth baseball team for a few seasons now, and I′ve often relied on traditional stats like batting average and home runs to evaluate player performance. However, I noticed that despite some players having decent averages, they still struggled in clutch situations or against specific types of pitchers. It got me thinking: how can data grouping help us see beyond the surface stats? For example, what insights could we gain by analyzing players′ performance against left-handed vs. right-handed pitchers or their success in high-pressure moments? I′m curious if there are specific metrics or methods within sports analytics that can provide deeper insights into player strengths and weaknesses.

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