Tools
Baseball:
MLB Daily Box Scores
This one is simple, but I figured I’d add it here for quick reference.
Line Up Analysis Tool
Enter in a lineup, and see what the lineup’s average run production would look like.
Pitch F/X (Read the primer first)
Take a look (pitch by pitch) at any given hurler. See what pitches are thrown, where they’re located, and how effective the various pitch types are.
Day-by-Day Database
Find game logs for batters and pitchers by day/month/year. Great baseball research tool; the splits are limitless.
Fantasy:
StallValue System
Enter in your league settings, and get player dollar values based on your scoring format.
Baseball Monster
This player rater updates throughout the regular season. It’s like ESPN’s but offers more customization.
MiLB:
Park Factors
Want to know how well the different parks perform by league (SAL, INT, PCL, etc)?
Downloads:
2001-2007 entire (individual season statistics) in XLS format
All players major league statistics.
2008 Free Player Projections: Marcel | CHONE | ZiPS
Great for benchmarking player forecasts. Keep in mind: ZiPS tends to be on the conservative side.
Resources:
2007/2008 Team Transactions
Whose been designated for assignment, placed on the DL, signed, and/or extended?
2008 Depth Charts
Find out what players are stuck in R/L platoons, and what players are waiting in triple A.
Baseball Awards Index
Who won ROY, MVP, Gold Glove, etc by year?
Hit Tracker
This amazing website keeps track of HR distances using a comprehensive system that measures ballpark dimensions.