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2023 Defender To Watch: Eduardo Escobar

Escobar is coming off the worst defensive season of his career. We take note of his biggest issue.

Mark Simon 02.22.2023

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2023 Defender To Watch: Julio Rodriguez

Rodriguez made the Mariners so much better defensively last season. We share one area in which he can improve and another where he's advised to be careful.

Mark Simon 02.21.2023

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2023 Defender To Watch: Xander Bogaerts

The Padres have handed shortstop to a player who has made significant strides in his game, though one concern looms.

Mark Simon & Sarah Thompson 02.20.2023

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Why Isiah Kiner-Falefa Rates Well in Defensive Runs Saved

You may not be impressed with his defense but our numbers have him doing alright.

Mark Simon 02.16.2023

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Stat of the Week: Celebrating Pitcher and Catcher Defensive Excellence

Pitchers and catchers report to their MLB teams this week. To celebrate as we get ready for baseball, here are nine pitcher and catcher-related stats celebrating their defensive play. 1) The catcher leader in Defensive Runs Saved last season was Jose Trevino of the Yankees with 21. Adley Rutschman of…

Mark Simon 02.15.2023

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Study: What’s a Small Sample of Defensive Stats Worth These Days?

Can we trust a small sample of defensive performance for a new full-time player?

Alex Vigderman 02.13.2023

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Reimagining The 2022 Yankees & Giants as Average Defensive Teams

Strat-O-Matic helped us create an alternative baseball world for the best & worst defenses in MLB. How'd these teams fare?

Mark Simon 02.08.2023

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What Has 20 Years of Defensive Runs Saved Data Meant to Baseball?

Measuring defense in a new way can help make a Hall of Famer, start or extend a playing career, debunk myths, and teach us things we didn't know.

Mark Simon 02.07.2023

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Stat of the Week: Zack Greinke’s Defense

In the 20-year history of Defensive Runs Saved, no pitcher has saved more runs than Greinke has.

Mark Simon 02.02.2023

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CF Defense In The News: The Current King & The Aspirant

Michael A. Taylor and Jazz Chisholm were in the news this week. A closer look at a trade and a position switch.

Mark Simon 01.26.2023

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