Sports Info Solutions
Author: Mark Simon
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Stat of the Week: Contemporary Baseball Hall of Fame Candidates
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Fred McGriff and other candidates are right on the bubble. We look at some stats to determine whether they should be voted in.
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Q&A: The Origin of Defensive Runs Saved w/ John Dewan
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With 20 available seasons of defensive data, we look back to where it all began.
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Stat of the Week: Most Valuable Pair
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How unusual is it for a team to have a corner tandem this good – and just how good were Paul Goldschmidt and Nolan Arenado?
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Why Michael Harris Impresses Me (Bill James Handbook Excerpt)
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Harris exceeded expectations and is going to be good for a long time.
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Turning a Negative Into a Positive: 5 Improved Infielders
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Xander Bogaerts was among those whose Defensive Runs Saved totals reached new heights. How did it happen?
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Stat of the Week: Astros Made The Plays When They Were Most Needed
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Fence-crashing catches are old hat to Chas McCormick and just a part of what the Astros outfield does.
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Bill James Handbook Excerpt: World’s No. 1 Starting Pitcher
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Sandy Alcantara ended the season on top … but it was close.
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The Phillies Defense Isn’t All Bad
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Yes, they ranked 25th in MLB in Defensive Runs Saved. But that doesn’t tell the whole story.