Athlyticz Announces Strategic Partnership with Baseball Connect to Advance Baseball Education and Innovation

April 15, 2025

Athlyticz is thrilled to announce a new strategic partnership with Baseball Connect, a growing force in the world of baseball education and industry insight. United by a shared mission to enrich the global baseball community, this collaboration marks the beginning of a meaningful effort to bridge the gap between cutting-edge baseball concepts and accessible, high-impact education.

From the first conversation, it was clear: Athlyticz and Baseball Connect speak the same language. Whether it's helping the next generation of analysts master Bayesian modeling or empowering coaches and players to understand technology-driven player development, our shared passion is to make elite knowledge practical and personal—no matter where you sit in the baseball ecosystem.

A Shared Vision Rooted in Real Experience

Founded by data science and sports analytics expert, Dr. Michael Czahor, Athlyticz has grown into a premier platform for applied sports data science—offering technical training in Python, R, Shiny, and Bayesian inference, all taught through the lens of real-world sports problems. Baseball Connect, co-founded by Dan Kaplan and Mike Tampellini brings its own powerhouse resume and mission: to make advanced baseball concepts easier to learn, apply, and share.

What makes this partnership so exciting isn’t just the impressive résumés—it’s the shared purpose

As Kaplan notes,

“Baseball is about people. It’s about those who play it, teach it, and dream of making it their profession. We created Baseball Connect to support that community, and Athlyticz shares that same commitment.”

That sentiment is echoed by Athlyticz -

“There are a lot of smart platforms out there. But what drew our team to Dan and Mike was how deeply they care—not just about baseball, but about empowering others. We’re not just teaching models or concepts. We’re working to democratize access to elite-level knowledge and career pathways.” -

Dr. Michael Czahor, President/Founder @ Athlyticz

Projects in Motion —

And More to Come

While the full scope of this partnership is still unfolding, several collaborative initiatives are already in development:

  • Joint Content Releases: Baseball Connect and Athlyticz will co-produce case studies and educational content that explore the intersection of player development, scouting, analytics, and applied data science.

  • Instructor Exchange: Members of both platforms will have access to cross-platform lessons, guest instruction, and dual-branded webinars—bringing together analysts, scouts, and developers to explore baseball's most pressing problems from multiple angles.

  • Career Pathway Programming: With support from industry veteran Bill Geivett—former MLB executive, author of “Do You Want to Work in Baseball?” and current CEO of IMA—Athlyticz and Baseball Connect will be exploring mentorship models and practical guides to help aspiring professionals transition from interest to industry.

“This isn’t just about content,” said Mike Tampellini. “It’s about access. We want learners at every level to have a clear, meaningful way to grow—and this partnership makes that possible.”

An Open Invitation to the Baseball Community

Together, Athlyticz and Baseball Connect hope to build a more connected, more informed baseball community—one where scouts, analysts, coaches, and players can all speak the same language of innovation and performance.

Stay tuned for upcoming releases, project announcements, and guest events featuring thought leaders across the baseball and analytics worlds. If you’re a learner, a coach, a front office hopeful—or just someone who loves the game and wants to grow with it—we’re building this for

you.

For more information on upcoming collaborations or to get involved, visit: www.athlyticz.com and https://baseball-connect.com/

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