Corey Kluber - He Was So Good and It Makes Me Sad

Corey Kluber is one of the best pitchers in mlb. His recent injury made me very sad. So I decided to do an analysis on what made him so good and why that injury made me feel the way I did. I utilized data from baseballsavant, FanGraphs, and baseball-reference to conduct the pitching analysis. Thanks to them!
www.fangraphs.com
www.baseballsavant.mlb.com
www.baseball-reference.com
Music
-“Mysterium” // Hammock
-“Chosen” // Blood Orange
-“Finesse (Hey Baby)” // Flamingosis
-“Sakura Trees” // Sakura Trees
-“Love Yourself (Short Reprise)”
// Sufjan Stevens
-“Now and Not Yet” // Hammock
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[@SadmanBaseball]

Let me just say that I am absolutely FLOORED that this video has 16k views. Thank you to all of you for your fantastic supportive feedback and special shoutout to Foolish Baseball who has no doubt played a huge part in my viewership. Thanks, man.

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You know what kills me? Mike Trout, the best player in the game had never experienced a playoff win. That makes me sad

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How in the world is something of this quality your *first* video? Astonishing Since you did an aside, I'll do one as well. I honestly find all the "controversy" about old guard vs new recruits in baseball rather bemusing. I think it's only to be expected. It's order versus disorder, discipline versus frivolity, humility versus pride, honor versus...well, you get the picture. Baseball, for all its glory, is not immune to these constant struggles, and neither are we.

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[@ian5804]

I took a step back after watching this very deep video and I realized I am crying about a 33 year old man's curveball. Jesus.

[@SadmanBaseball]

Ian dude, imagine how *I* felt making this? I was basically standing in a puddle of tears by the end of it.

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This was pretty damn awesome my friend

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Combining commentary and analysis on baseball with a bit of existentialism highlighted by gorgeous, sweeping ambient music. It's like you've known me my whole life.

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[@AloysiusDente]

Holy shit man what an excellent video. Totally tapped into that emotional/romantic side of baseball that I always feel when watching, and really why it's the best sport. Almost teared up there. Looking forward to more.

[@carlosbarragan3]

That’s a whole side of baseball that the community does not tap into enough. Very well said

[@mfallen4277]

@@carlosbarragan3 That's for sure. The metrics guys are great/informative, but that's only a piece of the pie. I still firmly believe there are intangibles, eye tests, will/heart... things you can't quite quantify but know it when you see it. Guys like Molina and how he handles a staff, and how he takes a decent rotation and makes every one of them better (maybe not as much this year, lol). You can look at catcher's ERA, but it doesn't tell you HOW he does this. Baseball IQ, complete trust that allows guys the confidence to throw any pitch in any situation, magic... who knows. This is what makes baseball special, not oWAR, FIP and slash lines.

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This was a really good first video

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How does this video only have 55k views? I've watched it at least 5 times now, and it is brilliantly made

[@ligmaemperor7064]

Sometimes I legitimately wonder if the man would celebrate a no-hitter, or even a perfect game. Masterful video. You did a great job, Jon Bois' son.

[@MichaelSchiciano]

As someone who was born into Cleveland sports fandom, but didn't really embrace it until recently, seeing Kluber injured (or even on his off days) was always a sad sight for the exact reasons you listed. This video was a treat, especially for the first video on this channel! As an audio guy, there are some minor things I can quibble with, but thank you for the work here. At the very least this season has had its moments of brightness despite the stretches of injuries we've been seeing in the rotation.

[@SadmanBaseball]

Michael Schiciano thank you for the feedback. You’re absolutely right and I think KZbin added compression that I didn’t take into account. Gotta be ready for that next time. Thank you 🙏 for your kind words!

[@MichaelSchiciano]

@@SadmanBaseball Looking forward to it. Also, congrats on the Jon Bois shoutout!

[@SadmanBaseball]

Michael Schiciano omg I died when I saw that!

[@poppachuck2850]

KLUBOT PITCHES A 2021 NO HITTER VS TEXAS RANGERS ....LETS GOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! KLUBOT IS BACK! THANK YOU FOR THIS VIDEO, IT SHOWED ME HOW TO ENJOY KLUBOTS NO HITTER EVEN MORE!

[@cairnserelli72]

I am so happy, and so sad, that this showed up in my recommended. I have been a Tribe fan since the mid 80's when I was VERY young. My father is a Red Sox fan, and he forbade me from following in his foot steps only because of the heartache he endured his entire life (up to that point...and 20 some years later). Now, he has his pennants. I would never have thought I would see this much effort put into a video about Klubot from a Braves fan....I watched every second of every game in the '95 playoffs/W.S. The way that series ended put a hole in my soul. You may be a Braves fan...but you definitely made this Cleveland fan happy sad..and I thank you for every second! Edit: '97 was worse......just so you know.

[@SadmanBaseball]

Oh my word! I can’t imagine the pain! If it makes you feel any better though I was alive in 95 I was too young to follow baseball then. I too have experienced heartache. Mostly at the hands of the Yankees. Thank you for watching!

[@andrewmedlar214]

Thinking about this in light of Kluber’s no hitter last night, which made me happy man baseball 😀

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I don’t have much to say, this video was incredible. I’m just commenting so I can get your audience engagement numbers up so you can be seen by more people. Big ups to you man.

[@SadmanBaseball]

David Jacobson aww 🥰

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I had never subscribed to anyone after seeing just one video but if this wasn't my first time then there might as well never be one

[@stefan3495]

Thanks for this. With the announcement that Kluber is on his way to NY, this appreciation of his skill was a nice intro for a casual, intermittent Yankee fan like me. Nicely done.

[@AloysiusDente]

btw one small suggestion, your voice was a little bit quiet in relation to the music. I'd turn down the music volume like 10% in the future.

[@SadmanBaseball]

Insendius ack, yeah. I definitely need to do that. It sounded fine on my speakers but after the upload I think KZbin compressed it. I’ll have to take that into account next time. Thank you for the feedback!

[@ShoutaFuwano]

Yeah, this is great, just need to improve the mix. Thanks!

[@Innuya]

@@SadmanBaseball I don't think it needs to be louder, your EQ just makes it sound pretty tinny. Like it's too top-heavy. I'd do some reading on microphones and figure out what's going on there to get a fuller sound

[@SadmanBaseball]

Zoop! Thanks!

[@ddom117]

This video is fucking beautiful. This mood of baseball sadness somehow makes me feel more at peace than anything in recent memory

[@SadmanBaseball]

thank you!

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I hope you see this because this was the most beautiful thing I have ever watched. Please keep making these because you have immense talent.

[@nothazzz]

Came here from Foolish Baseball. Awesome video. I am now sad. Can't wait to see more videos!

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this is quite possibly a top 10 video on this website

[@SadmanBaseball]

Jack, that is a very kind thing to say! Thank you! 🙏❤️

[@NolanJohnson423]

That segment showing the graphs was insane that’s some of the highest production quality I’ve literally ever seen

[@elronyd3511]

Just became a Kluber fan by watching your video. Subbed

[@mattdubois1493]

As a Braves fan, I am hoping you get around to make a video about Atlanta and the heartache they bring but the hope they inspire. The team of the '90s keeps us suspended in nostalgia with modern-day sadness while inspiring hope of regaining glory, and in a way, our childhood..

[@RARLB]

As an Indians fan I was delighted to see this in my feed. Thank you for reminding me just how much better our rotation could be if Kluber came back this year

[@WTeffinFuck]

Now more than ever we need a sequel to this very video. Since it’s release he has thrown a no hitter and almost immediately after gone back to being injured with what the team fears could be a season ending issue. Kluber was the pitcher I was most excited to watch this season. And in just the first 2 months of the season we’ve already seen both the best and worst case scenarios of his time on the field. And that makes me sad.

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I'm blown away so quickly by how amazing this is

[@docbojoc1466]

"It reminds me of me and my lamenting of what could be or hasn't been in my life"...Well said...A Yankee fan here always wanting him to come to the Yankees. But wishing Kluber to be successful in Texas.

[@SadmanBaseball]

Doc Bojoc we’ll see what the next chapter has in store for him. Thanks for the kind words!

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Doc Bojoc Yankee fan, what do you lament?

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This might be one of the most memorable and incredible videos I have seen on this platform. Thank you, Sadman.

[@SadmanBaseball]

Dzvzz that is too kind! Thank you for watching!

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Thank you! I made this video for folks like you and me!

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I have plenty more feels, my good sir. Feels to give for all..

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This video was really deep and it hit me harder than I thought it would for a video that's about baseball. But as you said, baseball is life. There's a baseball video I watch every now and again from 2014 that I watch whenever I'm sad that makes me smile. Keep up the great work!!

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Absolutely fantastic! Especially for those non-sport people ((like me)). Music ✅ editing ✅ mixing ✅ presentation ✅ Very impressed!

[@SadmanBaseball]

Well thank you! It means a lot that non-sports fans can watch and enjoy.

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This was incredible. Reminded me how I used to be on the mound when I was a kid. Excited to see what else you put out.

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This video is brilliant. Ngl I teared up at 8:35, music choice was absolutely perfect. I think there were some audio kinks, but this is an amazing first vid and I can't wait to watch more. Go Braves.

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FB sent me. So glad I came! U have earned yourself a sub my friend

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This was awesome!!! Seeing Kluber struggle this year led me to forget just how insane his run the past couple years was. I can’t believe this was the first video on your channel!

[@oldben1800]

made me cry...Im a Tribe fan, Klubot was what you went to the park for, got to see him throw a 14 K game...he got pulled in the 8th, it was sad but glorious

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I very much enjoyed this. Both Kluber and yourself reflect my views and feelings of baseball. I look forward to seeing him pitch in Boston.

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Absolutely perfect. Please keep going.

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Excellent video. Do not feel pressured to make a new video every day or every week even. Take your time and if rest of your videos are as good as this one you will be baseball community's new favorite in no time. Thanks for the video.

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Congratulations. You sir have a new fan. Keep the good work. Excellent video and analysis.

[@lol109109]

Beautifully done. Bravo.

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1:26-1:30 is the most relatable thing i've ever heard, love the video man, s t i l l can't believe this is your first video.

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Awesome content mate! Keep it up with the good work, greetings from Mexico!

[@brandonalmendares1642]

i loved every second of this!!! thank you for this. i always found some players special in baseball... i too, have never found interest in the Indians or most teams... but i saw him a couple times vs my fav team in the Marlins and again that World Series 2016.... i hope if u do make another video.. you might consider this level of in-depth analysis on the life of Jose Fernandez.. his story is spectacular and with ur statistical work and emotional touch... i think you'd truly do him justice! so yeah, Jose Fernandez analysis plz and thx :)

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Great video man, keep doing what you do. Can’t wait for you to blow up

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I clicked this video and watched the whole thing because it was so good. I never watch a video all the way through. Damn. Keep this up.

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