Sports Info Solutions
Category: Defense
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Several Standout Defenders Join Hall of Fame Ballot
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The Hall of Fame ballot was already loaded with great defensive players. But a bunch more just became eligible in 2024.
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Stat of the Week: Several Key Free Agents Don’t Have Great Defensive Stats
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A closer look at Juan Soto, Anthony Santander, Pete Alonso, Willy Adames, and Jurickson Profar
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Stat of the Week: Celebrating The Fielding Bible Award Runners-Up
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It would be inappropriate to say that the winners of this year’s Fielding Bible Awards were the only players deserving of the honor. We had a great field of candidates at each position, so, as we did last year, we thought it would be worthwhile to acknowledge those who were the runners-up in the voting…
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2024 Fielding Bible Award Winners
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Who were the best defensive players at each position this season?
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Defensive Scouting Report: Los Angeles Dodgers
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The Dodgers’ defensive story is that of positioning, track record, and the versatility of players like Tommy Edman.
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Defensive Scouting Report: New York Yankees
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Anthony Volpe is one of the strengths of the Yankees defense. But what are their other ones and what are their weaknesses heading into the World Series?
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Fielding Bible Awards Preview (Part II)
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Who are the top candidates among outfielders, pitchers, and multi-position players?
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Fielding Bible Awards Preview (Part I – Catcher and Infield)
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A look at the top candidates for the honor, which will be awarded in late October.
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Stat of the Week: Potential Playoff Teams Ranking Worst in Defensive Runs Saved
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Photo:Leslie Plaza Johnson/Icon Sportswire Of the 12 teams that would make the playoffs if the season ended today, 4 rank in the bottom 10 in Defensive Runs Saved. This is more teams than 2022 (1) and 2023 (2) combined. The Phillies, who were bottom 10 in each of the previous two seasons, are not among…