FanGraphs for the iPhone Delivers Live Baseball Game and Player Statistics

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FanGraphs Baseball Win Probability Graph

This app lets serious baseball fans track games, research and access in-depth player stats, and even monitor the game's predicted outcome. It is a perfect complement to other MLB coverage, and one that any baseball fan should try.

(PRWEB) September 29, 2009

Baseball fans can now access the most detailed live baseball game and player statistics by downloading the new FanGraphs Baseball application for the iPhone and iPod touch. FanGraphs, now available in the iTunes app store for $2.99 (http://itunes.com/apps/FanGraphsBaseball), offers unparalleled player stats and historical data previously available only on FanGraphs.com.

Fans get live game coverage, including every playoff game, with an emphasis on statistical analysis of the plays and players. FanGraphs calculates the chances of a team winning as the game progresses, making it the perfect companion to live game coverage or serious fan discussion.

FanGraphs is packed with information and data on every major league game and player, including real-time win probability graphs, box score stats and play-by-play summaries. FanGraphs lets you research in-depth career statistics for any major league player, including unique data not found on any other iPhone app, in addition to 16 minor leagues from rookie ball to AAA. Find out how players did a minute ago or a year ago with just a few clicks.

Among FanGraphs capabilities:

•     Keep tabs on your favorite players with full, live box scores.
•     Track every play and see how it impacts the game.
•     Monitor win probability and critical situations throughout the game via a game graph feature.
•     Research any major league player in baseball history.
•     Access up-to-date advanced fielding metrics via Ultimate Zone Ratings.
•     See the contract value and actual salary history of any player.

"We've been delivering detailed baseball statistics and analysis on FanGraphs.com (http://www.FanGraphs.com) for four years and now we've put the most critical stats into an iPhone app," says FanGraphs.com founder David Appelman. "This app lets serious baseball fans track games, research and access in-depth player stats, and even monitor the game's predicted outcome. It is a perfect complement to other MLB coverage, and one that any baseball fan should try."

The FanGraphs Baseball iPhone app was created in partnership with Hawk Ridge Consulting, LLC and OpenConcept Systems Inc.

About Fangraphs

FanGraphs.com, which has been online since 2005, is one of the Internet's premier websites for game and player analysis, in-depth stats, and baseball fan discussion forums. Sited by the New York Times, USA Today, Wall Street Journal, ESPN, Yahoo Sports, LA Times, and sports bloggers, FanGraphs.com and FanGraphs for iPhone delivers in-depth statistics on every MLB game since 1974, every major league player in history, and 16 minor leagues. FanGraphs.com offer in-depth statistics for the thinking baseball fan.

Contact: David Appelman (703-371-7408)

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