Checking In On 2020 Breakout Candidates – Infielders
Through Sunday’s games, most teams are now at or near the halfway point of their seasons. While it’s true that
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An Introduction to pwOBACON+ (Hitters)
I’m proud to introduce a new predictive hitting stat: pwOBACON+. Some of you may remember back in April when I
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Can Ji-Man Choi Switch Hit?
Over the years, Ji-Man Choi has taken batting practice from both sides before games. Hitting a round right-handed loosens him
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The Mystery of Jose Altuve’s Terrible 2020 Season
The Machine Bang Bang, Buzz Buzz. Now that we’re done with that, let’s get to the topic of discussion. Jose
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MLB Has A Service Time Problem
With the upcoming expiration of the current collective bargaining agreement, which expires after the 2021 season, service time is one
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Trent Grisham Is For Real
“We saw it as a good baseball trade.” That was what Padres GM A.J. Preller said on November 27, 2019
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Carlos Rodón’s Changeup: An Unexpected Put-Away Pitch
Carlos Rodón’s major-league career has been filled with highs and lows. The top-three draft pick was put in a position
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Should You Buy Into These Hitters’ Hot Starts?
Most teams have now played either 10 or 11 games, which would equate to between 16.67% and 18.33% of their
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Catching Catastrophe In Tampa Bay
Mike Zunino’s reputation is that he is a great catcher with a lot of pop in his bat. After committing
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Cristian Javier: Starter or Reliever?
Cristian Javier looked impressive in his first MLB start, but to the advanced metrics project him as a starter for the organization?
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