Research & Analysis

A Primer on Total Points, Our Total Value Stat for Football

An explanation of the stat that attempts to best assess football player value.

Alex Vigderman 12.01.2020

Gerlado Perdomo bends over to field a ground ball at shortstop.

2025 MLBDefenseGood Defensive Team?

Are The Diamondbacks A Good Defensive Team?

Geraldo Perdomo improved a lot last season and was one of the game's better defensive shortstops. What's the outlook for his Diamondbacks in 2025?

Mark Simon 03.25.2025

Fernando Tatis Jr. makes a running catch in right field, moving back toward the fence and toward the right field line.

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Are the Padres A Good Defensive Team?

Fernando Tatis caught almost everything in sight in 2023 but slipped defensively in 2024. What's the outlook for him and the Padres in 2025?

Mark Simon 03.25.2025

Matt Chapman, with right foot on third base and left foot raised, makes an off-balance throw to first base.

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Are The Giants A Good Defensive Team?

Matt Chapman is an A+ at third base, but how do the rest of the Giants grade? We evaluate their strengths and weaknesses.

Mark Simon 03.25.2025

Matt Olson stretches towards third base as he holds out his glove awaiting a throw.

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Are The Braves A Good Defensive Team?

Matt Olson is best-of-the-best at first base, but how do the Braves stack up elsewhere?

Mark Simon 03.24.2025

Bryce Harper makes a dive for a ground ball at first base. The ball is about to reach his outstretched glove, which is on his left hand.

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Are the Phillies A Good Defensive Team?

The Phillies are pretty good, at least relative to what they've had in the recent past. But how good is that relative to MLB? We evaluate their strengths and weaknesses.

Mark Simon 03.24.2025

Tyrone Taylor comes in and is about to make a catch as he holds his glove up in his left hand.

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Are The Mets A Good Defensive Team?

The Mets were a lot better towards the end of 2024 than they were earlier in the season. Will that carry over? We look at strengths and weaknesses.

Mark Simon 03.24.2025

Andres Gimenez and Brayan Rocchio each prepare to throw the ball to first base.

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Stat of the Week: 2025 AL Team Defensive Storylines

Looking at the most significant defensive story for each American League team entering the season.

Mark Simon 03.21.2025

Jacob Wilson leans over in a ready position to field a ground ball prior to a game, while standing in foul territory near the dugout.

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Are The A’s A Good Defensive Team?

There's hope that Jacob Wilson will be the next A's standout defender but our stats aren't yet optimistic about that. We look at the A's strengths and weaknesses in the field heading into 2025.

Mark Simon 03.21.2025

Cal Raleigh, in a catcher's crouch, looks to the dugout.

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Are The Mariners A Good Defensive Team?

Looking at the Mariners defense, Cal Raleigh is the biggest standout. But who are the other strengths and weaknesses?

Mark Simon 03.21.2025

Mike Trout jumps at the outfield fence as a ball descends near his glove.

2025 MLBDefenseGood Defensive Team?

Are The Angels A Good Defensive Team?

Mike Trout had a good run as a center fielder but now he's making the transition to right field. We briefly analyze that and the Angels strengths and weaknesses. at the position.

Mark Simon 03.21.2025