Zachary D. Rymer

Zachary D. Rymer is an MLB Lead Writer who has spent more than a decade covering baseball for Bleacher Report. He specializes in using research, statistics and data analysis to develop strong opinions and compelling arguments about Major League Baseball, from player performance and transactions to broader trends in the sport. His work spans the entire baseball landscape, including player evaluation, roster construction, prospects, statistical trends and the business side of the game. He is especially interested in using data to challenge conventional wisdom and uncover the stories behind the numbers. His work combines rigorous analysis with an accessible, opinion-driven writing style designed to make even the numbers-heavy aspects of baseball engaging. During his time at B/R, he has reached countless baseball fans and generated many millions of pageviews. When he’s not writing, he’s likely to be found wandering the mountains of Colorado or trying to avoid embarrassment on a slow-pitch softball field.