We always knew that the award races in a 60 game season would be wild. Plenty of columns were written in the run up to the season about the statistical possibilities that a 60 game season throws up, from a
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Tag: Fernando Tatis Jr.
Early season MVP candidates
Assuming that the season plays out and that the trophy for Most Valuable Player is awarded, then here is a quick look at that current favourites. Fernando Tatis Jr. The WAR leader has launched eight homers with 15 runs and
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What infield OAA tells us about shortstops?
As I have stated previously the Infield Outs Above Average (OAA) metrics available on Baseball Savant contains a plethora of information. You can look at individuals and not only see their overall defensive value but you can breakdown the individuals
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Rookie Renaissance
Right now, wherever you look in the MLB media landscape you will see someone talking about the current crop of rookies. Most, if not all of these articles will be talking about how amazing these guys are and some are
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Fantasy fixer: Injured list
There are already over 120 players on the injured list; many were added just hours before the first pitch of their Opening Day game, making it almost impossible for fantasy baseball players to grab replacements. An important task this weekend
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Andy Green and Fernando Tatis Jr. Meet Tom Pringle
I like to think I’m pretty level headed and don’t get star struck. Well, I suppose there was that one time I asked the Commissioner of Major League Baseball — Rob Manfred — a question and then proceeded to black
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Bat Flips and Nerds Does Pitchers and Catchers
My day job has many variables that can destroy plans in an instant, so forgive me if I milk this one a little bit but it’s rare the stars align and allow such a day to happen. I will finally
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