Bill James Handbook Excerpt: The Favorite Toy
A 40-year-old Bill James'-devised tool is still a good way to look at a player's chance of reaching a milestone.
A 40-year-old Bill James'-devised tool is still a good way to look at a player's chance of reaching a milestone.
Some may call it luck - we call it efficiency.
The Astros and Braves were among the top defensive teams in MLB, so plenty of players to choose from.
Aaron Judge is among the headliners as we look at the candidates for top outfield defenders.
Can we make a statistical formula that tracks this on a seasonal basis using single-game stats?
Be ready to be surprised by the team that finished atop the majors.
How would batting averages for players like Starling Marte change if great plays were hits and misplays were outs?
A deeper look at things like out types and inherited runners revealed that players like Luis Garcia, Michael Kopech, Logan Webb and Mitch Haniger were even better than they showed.
Kyle Seager and the Mariners have made fun differential an important stat - one of many surprises in MLB this season.
The Giants, Mariners, and Rays are among the most prominent ones of 2021