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2024 Fielding Bible Awards Ballots & Voting Tally

How did the voting shake out?

Mark Simon 10.28.2024

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2024 Fielding Bible Award Winners

Who were the best defensive players at each position this season?

Mark Simon 10.24.2024

Tommy Edman avoid a sliding runner as he throws to first base to try to complete a double play.

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Defensive Scouting Report: Los Angeles Dodgers

The Dodgers' defensive story is that of positioning, track record, and the versatility of players like Tommy Edman.

Mark Simon 10.23.2024

Anthony Volpe, wearing a grey uniform with blue stirrups, makes a throw to first base while raising his left leg.

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Defensive Scouting Report: New York Yankees

Anthony Volpe is one of the strengths of the Yankees defense. But what are their other ones and what are their weaknesses heading into the World Series?

Mark Simon 10.22.2024

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Fielding Bible Awards Preview (Part II)

Who are the top candidates among outfielders, pitchers, and multi-position players?

Mark Simon 10.17.2024

Braves first baseman Matt Olson gets ready to field a ball in the left half of the picture. Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn backhands a ball in the other half of the picture.

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Fielding Bible Awards Preview (Part I – Catcher and Infield)

A look at the top candidates for the honor, which will be awarded in late October.

Mark Simon 10.09.2024

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Stat of the Week: 2024 Minor League Defensive Standouts

Athletics outfield prospect Colby Thomas likes to play the outfield like he’s playing another sport. “The plays that you’re just full sprint and you fully extend and grab one,” Thomas said in a recent interview on The Sports Info Solutions Baseball Podcast. “I feel like those are really cool. I…

Mark Simon 10.03.2024

Shohei Ohtani slides feet first into home plate.

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Stat of the Week: Shohei Ohtani And How MLB Players Slide Into Bases

Shohei Ohtani hasn't slid head first all season. Who else approaches sliding like that?

Mark Simon 09.24.2024

Riley Greene, in white jersey and white pants, leaps high at the outfield fence to make a catch and take a home run away from Ezequiel Tovar of the Rockies.

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Stat of the Week: The Roaring Tigers

The Tigers have moved up the ranks though some very good defensive play.

Mark Simon 09.18.2024

Jose Altuve, in white jersey and pants, prepares to catch a throw from his third baseman

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Stat of the Week: Potential Playoff Teams Ranking Worst in Defensive Runs Saved

Photo:Leslie Plaza Johnson/Icon Sportswire Of the 12 teams that would make the playoffs if the season ended today, 4 rank in the bottom 10 in Defensive Runs Saved. This is more teams than 2022 (1) and 2023 (2) combined. The Phillies, who were bottom 10 in each of the previous…

Mark Simon 09.13.2024