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Stat of the Week: Free Agent Defensive Standouts

Christian Walker and Alex Bregman are among the most prominent top defenders.

Mark Simon 11.07.2024

In one half of the photo, Ezequiel Tovar stands ready to make a play for the Rockies. In the other, Brewers right fielder Sal Frelick reaches up with his glove hand to try to make a catch at the outfield wall.

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Stat of the Week: Celebrating The Fielding Bible Award Runners-Up

It would be inappropriate to say that the winners of this year’s Fielding Bible Awards were the only players deserving of the honor. We had a great field of candidates at each position, so, as we did last year, we thought it would be worthwhile to acknowledge those who were…

Mark Simon 10.30.2024

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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.

BaseballDefenseJohn Dewan's Stat of the WeekMLB

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

BaseballJohn Dewan's Stat of the WeekMLB

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