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In one photo for each player, Harrison Bader and Pete-Crow Armstrong each retreat to catch a fly ball. The ball is in the webbing of Bader's glove. Crow-Armstrong is squeezing his glove closed.

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Harrison Bader, Pete Crow-Armstrong Named Defensive Players of the Month

Two outfielders were baseball's best in March and April 2025.

Mark Simon 05.01.2025

Home plate umpire Bill Miller makes an emphatic strike 3 call by turning to the side and making a punching motion

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Stat of the Week: 10 Seasons Of Strike Zone Runs Saved Part II

Last week we looked back at 10 seasons of data for our pitch-framing stat, Strike Zone Runs Saved, which puts a run value on the result of taken pitches, and we looked at which catchers have fared best and worst in those measurements. One of the neat things about Strike…

Alex Vigderman 04.10.2025

Tyler Flowers prepares to catch a pitch as the umpire hunches over him.

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Stat of the Week: The Last 10 Years of Strike Zone Runs Saved

How far has pitch framing come and who have the best catchers been?

Alex Vigderman 04.02.2025

Riley Greene, in white jersey and white pants, jumps 3 feet in the air to rob a home run at the left field fence in Comerica Park

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Are The Tigers A Good Defensive Team?

Fielding Bible Award-winner Riley Greene leads a pretty good defensive team. We assess strengths and weaknesses.

Mark Simon 03.18.2025

Byron Buxton is about to catch a fly ball. He's in a dark blue jersey with blue socks and white pants. He's holding his glove up with his left hand.

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Are The Twins A Good Defensive Team?

If the Twins can keep Byron Buxton on the field as much as possible, it will greatly assist them in their quest to be good defensively.

Mark Simon 03.18.2025

Freddy Fermin, wearing a blue jersey and blue shin guards and a blue helmet, prepares to catch a pitch.

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Are the Royals A Good Defensive Team?

The Royals are very good up the middle, especially catcher Freddy Fermin. We address their strengths and weaknesses entering 2025

Mark Simon 03.18.2025

Miguel Rojas brings his right arm back as he prepares to throw to first base to complete a double play.

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Are The Dodgers A Good Defensive Team?

Miguel Rojas is the team's best defender ... he's not starting regularly but the defense is still pretty good.

Mark Simon 03.17.2025

Pete Crow-Armstrong retreats as he prepares to catch a fly ball near the outfield fence in Busch Stadium. His right leg is raised and his left heel is up, with his toes down.

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Are The Cubs A Good Defensive Team?

We evaluate the many strengths and few weaknesses of a team that should be pretty good in the field.

Mark Simon 03.17.2025

Michael Siani reaches up with his gloved hand (right hand) to make a reaching catch. Both feet are off the ground, the right foot closer to the wall, the left foot kicking back.

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Are The Cardinals A Good Defensive Team?

Michael Siani's playing time and growth may be a big factor in whether the Cardinals are a good defensive team or not.

Mark Simon 03.17.2025

Dominic Fletcher makes a sliding catch, from a sideways sitting position with his left leg up

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Are The White Sox A Good Defensive Team?

If nothing else, the White Sox should be much better in the outfield in 2025

Mark Simon 03.14.2025

Staff Picks

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2024 Fielding Bible Award Winners

Mark Simon 10.24.2024
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2024 SIS College Football All-American Team

Sports Info Solutions Staff 12.19.2024
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2024 SIS All-Rookie Team

Nathan Cooper 01.09.2025