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Stat of the Week: Active players on Hall of Fame path

Which current players are Cooperstown worthy?

Mark Simon 01.23.2019

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Stat of the Week: Hall of Fame Value Standard Part II

Last week’s Stat of the Week looked at Bill James’ newest creation, the Hall of Fame Value Standard (HOF-V), and how it analyzes the worthiness of some of the debatable position player candidates on this year’s Hall of Fame ballot. To supplement that, here’s a look at the pitcher candidates…

Mark Simon 01.16.2019

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Larry Walker meets the Hall of Fame standard

His numbers may be inflated by Coors Field, but he was an impressive player nonetheless.

Mark Simon 12.31.2018

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Fred McGriff has statistical support for Cooperstown

McGriff's Hall of Fame case is simple and reasonable. And now he has another chance to be elected by the Contemporary Baseball Era committee.

Mark Simon 12.28.2018

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For Edgar Martínez, voters are catching up to HOF worthiness

The statistical support is there for Martinez's candidacy. This may be the year his dream gets realized.

Mark Simon 12.28.2018

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Hall of Fame Value Standard shows Mike Mussina’s worthiness

Bill James has a new stat and an old stat that shows Mussina's value well.

Mark Simon 12.27.2018

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Job Opening: Minor League Video Editor Internships

SIS has openings for a seasonal baseball-related position.

Mark Simon 12.26.2018

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By the numbers, Scott Rolen is Hall-of-Fame worthy

Rolen's combination of offense and defense make him highly regarded at an undervalued spot.

Mark Simon 12.26.2018

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Stat of the Week: Year-End MLB Awards Part II

Last week, we gave out some year-end MLB Awards to hitters, infielders, and outfielders. This week, we’re specifically rewarding the work of pitchers and catchers. Here are some honors that celebrate their outstanding performance. The Contact Minimizer The Contact Minimizer goes to the pitcher who limited hard contact best in…

Mark Simon 12.20.2018

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Stat of the Week: 2018 Year-End Awards

We’re nearing the end of the year, so this seems like an appropriate time to bestow some statistically-driven baseball awards for 2018. These will round out the awards already given by the BBWAA. Without further ado… The Hard-Hitter Award Baseball Info Solutions charting is such that every batted ball is…

Mark Simon 12.11.2018

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