{"href":"https://api.simplecast.com/oembed?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpencil-talk-podcast.simplecast.com%2Fepisodes%2Fthe-dsr-dialogue-23ZzGdd_","width":444,"version":"1.0","type":"rich","title":"The 'DSR Dialogue'","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/2a6b1524-3a00-46f3-a810-3fcee06d0a5f/88e513d2-b655-4380-81a4-839250c2bbc1/pencil-talk-cover-art.jpg","thumbnail_height":300,"provider_url":"https://simplecast.com","provider_name":"Simplecast","html":"","height":200,"description":"On this episode, we sit down with Forrest Allen to break down the creation of DSR — Diamond Sports Rankings — a new advanced metric designed specifically for college baseball and softball. Forrest takes us behind the curtain on how the model was built, the data points that matter most, and how it will compliment the NCAA selection committee. \n\nWe dive into the differences between RPI, KPI, and DSR, explaining how each system evaluates teams and where DSR aims to improve the conversation around resumes, strength of schedule, and true team quality. Using real-world examples like LSU Tigers baseball, Clemson Tigers baseball, and several other contenders, we explore how different metrics can paint completely different pictures of the same season.\n\nThe conversation also touches on predictive analytics in college baseball, why context matters more than ever in evaluating wins and losses, and how data is beginning to reshape the future of the sport. Whether you’re a hardcore numbers person or just trying to understand how postseason resumes are evaluated, this episode offers a deep dive into the evolving landscape of college baseball analytics."}