MLB Statcast Lab

Infield Dive Hit Analyzer: José Fermín vs Kyle Tucker Play Breakdown

Source: @MLB highlight · "José Fermín lays out to rob a base hit from Kyle Tucker 😯"
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Phase: Batter Contact (0.00s)
Tucker 101.4 mph Vector
Fermín Pursuit Path
6.4 ft Layout Dive Reach
Drag Fermín marker on field
Defensive Scenario Presets Real-time Recompute
Kinematic & Statcast Telemetry Robbed xBA: .680
Ball Travel Time 1.38s
Fielder Distance 16.8 ft
Distance Needed 16.4 ft
Reaction Jump 0.28s
Catch Probability 24%
Intercept Margin +0.08s
Source Evidence vs Kinematic Model

Verified Source Fact (@MLB): St. Louis Cardinals 2B José Fermín made a horizontal diving stop to rob Houston's Kyle Tucker of a base hit into right field.

Statcast Physics Engine: Kyle Tucker's pulled 101.4 mph grounder (3.0° launch, 12.5° spray) crossed the infield dirt lip in 1.38s. Fermín required a 0.28s reaction first-step, followed by top sprint acceleration (27.2 ft/s) and a 6.4 ft layout extension dive to arrive before the ball passed.

💡 Interactive Tip: Click and drag José Fermín's gold marker on the diamond to test counterfactual positioning depths and angles!
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