New MLB Batting Stance Analytics Tool shows just how dangerous Andrés Giménez is

Let us start with a question, Blue Jays fans: When was the last time you got excited about analytics?

No, not the type that makes you sound like a robot at a backyard barbecue. I’m talking about analytics with juice. Analytics that show you something new and tell you why your team suddenly looks dangerous again.

Because friends, we are seeing the future of baseball, and it’s wearing a Toronto Blue Jays cap and tweaking its batting stance in slow motion.

It’s called the MLB Batting Stance Analysis Tool, and it’s like if ChatGPT met Moneyball and they had a baseball nerd baby.

But instead of boring charts, you get detailed comparisons showing how hitters are evolving their stances swing-by-swing and what that means for their performance. And nowhere is that evolution more jaw-dropping than in the case of Andrés Giménez.

Yes, that Andrés Giménez. The guy we barely talked about before the season. Now he’s undergoing the biggest glow-up in baseball mechanics since Joey Votto figured out how to smile while hitting doubles.

The Breakdown: What is the MLB Batting Stance Tool anyway?

The tool (found right here on Baseball Savant) uses advanced motion capture and computer programming to compare a player's current stance to previous seasons. It then analyzes everything from elbow angles to stride length.

It doesn’t just tell you a guy’s launch angle is better. It shows you that he’s no longer squatting uneasily in the box.

It shows you he’s standing taller, getting into his swing faster, and making pitchers pay. In other words: it’s analytics for the rest of us. You don't need a PhD in physics. You just need a pair of eyes and a bit of curiosity.

Enter Andrés Giménez: Toronto’s quiet revolution

Now let’s talk about our guy Andrés.

Giménez’s 2025 batting stance overhaul is like the baseball version of upgrading from a flip phone to the newest iPhone. Last year, his stance was tight and tense, kind of like he was trying not to spill a drink on his pants. This year? He’s looser, taller, more balanced. His hands are set higher, and he’s exploding through the ball like it owes him money.

The result? An improved average, more power, and better deep analytic numbers. More importantly, he's building consistent hard contact that’s turning heads across the league.

But don’t take my word for it. Pull up the tool and check out the differences. In 2024 Andrés looked like he was trying to fight the pitch. The 2025 version? He’s flowing. He’s timing. He’s Toronto’s analytics dream come true.

Why this matters for the Blue Jays

Let’s be honest, Toronto’s offense in 2024 was like a Netflix show with a great trailer and a disappointing finale. Tons of talent, very little payoff. But now? This tool shows us there’s evidence behind the optimism.

It’s not just about “swinging better.” It’s about engineering success. Every tweak to a stance is rooted in biomechanics and backed by real-time data. This isn’t guesswork, but rather baseball’s version of Formula 1 telemetry.

If the Jays are going to claw their way back into contention in the American League East, it won’t be with big names alone. It’ll be with big development. Tools like this, combined with the great work of David Popkins can help them lead the charge.

As Blue Jays fans we love our team with a quiet passion and a healthy dose of skepticism. So when we say that this tool is worth your time, know that we're not selling snake oil. Analytics just got a face-lift, and it's one that Toronto can see, use and believe in.

And if Giménez is any indication, the Blue Jays aren’t just tweaking stances. They’re re-writing their offensive identity one elbow angle at a time.