The Brewers are one win from their first World Series title. Game 3 was Robert Gasser’s night: one hit over six innings and an 81.1 Command Index Score, above his regular season. His sweeper was the sharpest pitch of the game. For Freddy Peralta, the misses were costly. When his fastball missed, it missed by about 17 inches, roughly double his other fastballs, and that led to walks and deep counts. One bright spot: his changeup was back to 83.2, up from 75.4 earlier in October. Tonight, Griffin Jax gets the ball with Tampa Bay’s season on the line. His changeup was one of the best-commanded in baseball this season, 97th percentile, and it’s been even sharper in October (85.8). Let's see if the Rays can get back in this series.

The Brewers’ bullpen has been dominant this postseason, led by Trevor Megill and Aaron Ashby: a 1.24 ERA, with opponents hitting .164. Here’s what our Command Tracker data shows behind it. Trevor Megill: his knuckle curve was one of the best-commanded in baseball this season, 97th percentile in our Command Index Score. It’s been even sharper in October (86.7, up from 84.3). Aaron Ashby: he hasn’t allowed a run in 15⅔ innings to start the postseason. His curveball has been more precise this October than in the regular season. The fastballs: Brewers relievers have located their fastballs better this October than they did all season. Our Command Index Score measures how precisely a pitcher hits his intended target on every pitch, using standard video. The MLB average is about 80.

Before Game 1, we said it would come down to fastball command. It did. Nick Martinez’s fastball location had slipped in October. Last night it came back: his best Command Index Score of the postseason (84.7), with his cutter and sinker back to regular-season form. After two runs in the first, he didn’t allow another. Jacob Misiorowski located his four-seamer better than at any point this postseason (84.7, above his regular season). He went five strong, and the Brewers’ bullpen closed it out. Tonight’s Game 2 is a different story: a changeup duel. Drew Rasmussen and Logan Henderson, the most precise starters on each side this October, are both locating their changeups better than they did all season. The pitch I’m watching is Rasmussen’s cutter, his best in the regular season, which has slipped a little in October. Our Command Index Score measures how precisely a pitcher hits his intended target on every pitch, using standard video. #WorldSeries #MLB #Rays #Brewers #BaseballAnalytics

Tonight's Pivotal Game 4 ALCS Matchup Looking at our Command Tracker Data - Nick Martinez is one of the most precise starters in baseball. His 83.5 Command Index Score is in the top 3% of MLB, and his four-seamer (85.5, 99th percentile) and cutter (85.7, 98th) are as well-located as anyone’s. His ALDS start was a step back (80.0), though his cutter held up (83.5). If his fastballs are back to form tonight, Tampa Bay has the edge. Cleveland is going with a bullpen game, with Shawn Armstrong opening. His sweeper (82.2, 81st percentile) is his best-commanded pitch. The rainout matters here. Cleveland’s bullpen now goes back-to-back with Game 5 tomorrow. Hunter Gaddis has been one of their most precise relievers this postseason at 82.2, up from 79.1 in the regular season. Waiting for Tampa Bay in Game 5 is likely Drew Rasmussen, who’s been the most precise starter in the ALCS (84.3) and ranked in the top 5% of MLB this season.

Based on the actual intention of the pitcher, learned over a couple of years, not just the glove as the target

Crunch time is here as we approach the MLB Trade Deadline. Last season, we tracked how pitchers’ command trends translated after the deadline. In several cases, improving command helped identify pitchers positioned to perform well following a trade, while declining command provided an early warning that a pitcher may not have been at the top of his game and in some instances, was later connected to an injury. This year, we’re tracking the market again. Here are five pitchers teams should be taking a closer look at and five whose recent Command Index trends suggest buyer beware.

Two of the pitchers headed to the All-Star Game own the single best-commanded pitch in baseball at its type — @DylanCease sinker (#1 of 293) and Jhoan Duran's four-seamer (#1 of 372), per our Command Index.

The @MLB All Star rosters were announced, and when we lined them up against our Command Index leaderboard, 8 of the pitchers in our top 10% made the team. That's a third of the entire All-Star pitching staff. We've built tech that turns game video into data. Command is one of the hardest things in pitching to measure, and it's been rewarding to see our leaderboard line up with results from the field.

This week’s Command Index Score leaderboard. Command Index Score is designed to quantify pitch execution — measuring how well a pitcher delivers the ball to the intended target using computer vision, machine learning, and physics simulation. A couple names that stood out this week: @messick_parker continues to show up as an interesting young arm, while @SonnyGray2 sits near the top of the board as a name to watch.

What if one of the early warning signs for pitcher health is not velocity? Looking back at @TarikSkubal and @GarrettCrochet prior to their IL designations, we saw a similar trend in our Command Tracker data: Command Index declined significantly while velocity remained relatively stable. This is the type of signal we are continuing to study across our data. It may be an early indication of fatigue, performance degradation, injury risk, or a pitcher not being fully in sync. Velocity is still important, but it does not always tell the full story. Command may be telling us something earlier. At Infinite Sky AI, we’re focused on turning video into actionable data that can help teams better understand performance, health, and recovery. #CommandTracker #BaseballAnalytics #PitchingDevelopment #SportsAI #MLB #PlayerDevelopment #InfiniteSkyAI

As Tarik Skubal has made his way back, so has his command — tracked by Infinite Sky AI’s Command Tracker. Looking back at his Command Index prior to landing on the IL, we saw a sharp decline despite his velocity remaining relatively stable. This is a trend we’ve continued to observe across our data: command can tell a different story than velocity alone and has been highly predictive of injury. It’s great to see Skubal getting back into form through his rehab starts, and we’ll continue to monitor how his command trends throughout the season. Good luck @TarikSkubal @tigers #CommandTracker #BaseballAnalytics #PitchingDevelopment #SportsAI #MLB InfiniteSkyAI

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Check out Infinite Sky AI CEO @kenlaz on the Book of Joe podcast, airing on @FoxSportsRadio, with Tom Verducci and Joe Maddon @MaddHalos. This conversation covers Video AI, its use in Baseball and how a simple, consistent metric for command, like the Infinite Sky Command Index,, could help reshape pitching evaluation. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas… #InfiniteSkyAI #BookOfJoe #BaseballAnalytics #CommandIndex

We're looking forward to the @MLB Winter Meetings in Orlando next month. Our team will be meeting with clubs, partners, and media to share the latest advancements in video-based ball tracking, command analysis, and biomechanics. If you’ll be attending, we’d welcome the chance to connect.

Command Tracker Free Agent Analysis @zacgallen23 13–15 record and 4.83 ERA belied strong underlying metrics including a Fastball and overall Command Index of 79% as well as a 4.50 FIP and 1.26 WHIP. These metrics suggest Gallen’s record was affected by external factors, random variation and even some bad luck. The data showing Gallen has above-average pitch execution and he consistently hits his spots points to a likely rebound, meaning he could be undervalued. With a qualifying offer extended (and likely declined), Gallen enters free agency as a coveted, durable mid-rotation starter poised for a bounce-back.

Infinite Sky Free Agency Analysis continues @SugarDiaz39 ; @_RHelsley Edwin Díaz has demonstrated elite upside across his career, but his performance has also fluctuated. While his stuff remains top-tier, his Command Index (≈ 75%) reflects the same inconsistency that has led to stretches of volatility when his release point or slider feel waver. He relies heavily on a two-pitch mix (fastball/slider), which limits adaptability compared to other elite closers. Ryan Helsley, though not a direct comparison, offers a steadier profile. His Fastball Command Index (78%) and overall Command Index (81%) point to superior execution and more consistent fastball location. For a team seeking reliability and efficiency in high-leverage situations, Helsley’s command metrics and pitch balance suggest a good lower-variance option.

Dylan Cease hits free agency as a top arm, but with real volatility. His breaking-ball command is elite (82% Command Index), but his fastball is inconsistent (74%). He’ll draw plenty of interest, but he’s a higher-risk, higher-reward option than other top starters. @DylanCease

@frambervaldez59 struggled late in 25 (6.05 ERA in last 10 starts), his FB & SL Command remained elite @ 83%, with an overall Command Index above 81%. Valdez’s command suggests these stumbles were anomalies & remains a durable starter with frontline upside & will land a big deal.

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