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Stat of the Week: 2019 MLB Year-End Awards
By Mark SimonWe’re nearing the end of the year, so this seems like an appropriate time to bestow some statistically-driven baseball awards for 2019. These will round out the awards already given by the BBWAA a few weeks ago. Without further ado…The Hard-Hitter AwardBaseball Info Solutions charts every batted ball as hard-, medium- or soft-hit, [...]
Stat of the Week: Introducing the PART System to Defensive Runs Saved
Defensive Runs Saved has received its biggest update since the release of The Fielding Bible: Volume IV in 2015. For infielders, the Range and Positioning System has been replaced with the PART System, which stands for Positioning, Air balls, Range, and Throwing. [...]
Stat of the Week: Walker, Rolen, Abreu & Hall of Fame Worthiness
By Mark Simon This year’s BBWAA Hall of Fame ballot is headlined by Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter and understandably so, given his excellence in both the regular season and postseason, and his longevity. Jeter is a lock for election, perhaps even joining Mariano Rivera in receiving unanimous support. In the 2019 Bill James Handbook, Bill James unveiled a [...]
Stat of the Week: Who Does The Public Want Elected to the Hall of Fame?
By Mark SimonThe 2020 Baseball Hall of Fame ballot came out on Monday, which will inevitably lead to discussion on who deserves to go into the Hall of Fame and who meets the standards of being a Hall of Famer.But what about the question of whom the public would most like to see go into [...]
Stat of the Week: A Surprising Win Shares Leader
By Brian Reiff Everybody loves a good surprise. One example might be winning the lottery. You may claim that it wasn’t a surprise, that you knew playing the birthday of your father’s brother’s nephew’s cousin’s former roommate was always going to win, but you’d be lying to yourself. There are also things that are not all that surprising. [...]
Stat of the Week: Scherzer and Strasburg Similarities
By Lindsay ZeckThe following is an excerpt from a section on Pitcher Repertoires in the 2020 Bill James Handbook, which is on sale now at ACTA Sports and wherever you buy your books.Let's talk about two pitchers, Max Scherzer and Stephen Strasburg of the Nationals. Their career stats have been circulating this season for being nearly [...]
The 2019 Fielding Bible Awards
Baseball Info Solutions (BIS) is pleased to announce the winners of the 2019 Fielding Bible Awards. This marks the 14th season that BIS has honored the best defensive players in MLB. The awards are voted on by a panel of experts. This year’s winners are: Position Name Team 1B Matt Olson Athletics 2B Kolten Wong Cardinals SS Nick Ahmed Diamondbacks 3B Matt Chapman Athletics LF David Peralta Diamondbacks CF Lorenzo Cain Brewers RF Cody Bellinger Dodgers C Roberto Pérez Indians P Zack Greinke Diamondbacks/Astros Multi-Position Cody Bellinger Dodgers Matt Olson was a unanimous pick at [...]
2019 Fielding Bible Awards Preview Part II
This is Part II of our two-part series on the top candidates for The Fielding Bible Awards, which will be announced in early November. Part I of the series ran last week.The Fielding Bible Awards are voted on by a panel of 12 experts who can vote based on whatever criteria they choose, including observation [...]
Stat of the Week: World Series Features Outstanding Starting Pitching
2019 World Series Features Outstanding Starting Pitching [...]
2019 Fielding Bible Awards Preview Part I
For the next two weeks, this space will feature a two-part series on the top candidates for The Fielding Bible Awards, which will be announced later this month or in early November.The Fielding Bible Awards are voted on by a panel of 12 experts who can vote based on whatever criteria they choose, including observation [...]