We look at OPS and compare it to an expected OPS to see which pitchers had the biggest differentials.
The acquisition shores up what has been a major defensive issue for the Phillies the last several years.
Not surprisingly, Trevor Rogers leads the way. We offer a Top 10 list, plus a note on a reliever who signed a big contract.
Among the hitters who most outperformed their expected OPS: Nick Kurtz, Aaron Judge, and Harrison Bader.
The headliners are Jeff McNeil and Marcus Semien, but there's also Jo Adell and some others of note.
The Padres defense didn't help Cease out much last season.
We salute a few of the most impressive defensive players from a memorable conclusion to the season.
Icon Photo: Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire The Dodgers ranked third in the majors in Defensive Runs Saved this season, which seems odd when you consider that they had negative Runs Saved at five different positions (pitcher, catcher, first base), but a few positional strengths and one big team factor can go…
The Blue Jays ranked No. 1 in Runs Saved from the skill of their players. They've got a lot of strengths and few weaknesses.
A look at who voted for whom in this year's Fielding Bible Awards
