Stat of the Week: An Unlikely Defensive Runs Saved Champion
Be ready to be surprised by the team that finished atop the majors.
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
The Astros shortstop makes a good case for MVD (Most Valuable Defender) and he's had a great season at the plate.
If you're not familiar with Keibert Ruiz, Michael Harris, and Aaron Ashby, you likely will be soon.
Ke'Bryan Hayes, Jacob Stallings, and Kevin Newman might determine who makes the postseason and who doesn't.
The Defensive Runs Saved leaders are finishing 2021 with a flourish
Angels catcher Max Stassi on robo umps, catching Ohtani & more ... plus Larry Walker on his favorite play & Matt Halvorson on his new baseball album.