The 2024 Hall of Fame ballot features 2 of the best to appear since Defensive Runs Saved was first tracked in 2003.
Adrián Beltré is a clearcut choice, but how do others stack up?
There are 3 first-time candidates coming up in the next 2 years who have Hall-worthy numbers.
The Cardinals, Angels, Blue Jays, and Phillies have contenders for the top spot.
If you look only at the recent trend in Defensive Runs Saved totals for Chase Utley, then it looks like he has really declined in skill, defensively. After a prime that saw him save an estimated 115 runs between 2005 and 2010, Utley has just 20 Runs Saved in the…
