Your MLB leaders in Defensive Runs Saved since the start of last season

1. Daulton Varsho
2. Fernando Tatis Jr.
3. Andrés Giménez

archive.fieldingbible.com/DRSLeaderboard

One of the neat things about our data is we can ascertain which teams are best positioning their players.

Through about 1/8 of the season, the team that has gotten the most value out of positioning its infielders is ... the Padres

Good example ⬇️

MJ Melendez has allowed only 2 of 9 runners to take an extra base on him

He threw out his first runner yesterday.

That adds up to 3 'Outfield Arm Runs Saved' - which is one of the components of Defensive Runs Saved

Melendez and Ramón Laureano lead MLB with 3 OF Arm Runs Saved

Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier and made his MLB debut on this date in 1947.

For a good portion of his career, he was one of the best players in MLB.

His legacy is everlasting.

Today we celebrate his impact on baseball, sports, and society

Kensuke Kondoh ranked #1 in NPB in our Total Runs stat last season.

He's already #1 in 2024 thanks to a hot hitting start

#2 - Koji Chikamoto
#3 - Kazuma Okamoto
#4 - Ukyo Shuto
#5 - Shuta Tonosaki & Leandro Cedeno

Total Runs = batting + fielding + baserunning + pitching

We typically prioritize defense on our baseball podcast

But on this episode, we talked everything but D

Hitting with Cubs minor league hitting coach/coordinator Rachel Folden

Pitching with Lance Brozdowski of Marquee Sports

3B Coaching with Bobby L. Scales II
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cub…

Which umpires call more or fewer strikes compared to their peers?

We provide some answers in our Stat of the Week

(plus, catch our umpire info on Yankees, Phillies, A's, White Sox, and Cubs telecasts!)
sportsinfosolutions.com/2024/04/11/sta…

Royals are hitting it and they're fielding it.

They lead MLB with 38 barrels
(next-most by an AL Central team is 20!)

They rank 3rd in MLB in ground ball out rate, 77%

And though it's way way early, they're 2nd in MLB in Defensive Runs Saved

Royals infield defense has been terrific so far this season.

We have about 30 different types of Good Fielding Play designations.

May have to invent a new one for this.

Good Fielding Play - Lookout!!😂

Which umpires call more or fewer strikes compared to their peers?

We provide some answers in our Stat of the Week

(plus, catch our umpire info on Yankees, Phillies, A's, White Sox, and Cubs telecasts!)
sportsinfosolutions.com/2024/04/11/sta…

Best Teams At Turning Grounders & Bunts Into Outs

1. Tigers
2. Royals
3. Phillies
4. Rangers

Worst Teams At Turning Grounders & Bunts Into Outs

26. Cubs
27. Cardinals
28. Athletics
29. Mets
30. Reds

This was a super fun podcast to hop on. I gave some high-level thoughts on how I think about the components of pitching. ⚾️

We typically prioritize defense on our baseball podcast

But on this episode, we talked everything but D

Hitting with Cubs minor league hitting coach/coordinator Rachel Folden

Pitching with Lance Brozdowski of Marquee Sports

3B Coaching with Bobby L. Scales II
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cub…

Byron Buxton since start of 2020

Defensive Runs Saved Rank- 3rd

Innings Played in CF Rank- 30th

#MNTwins

Anthony Volpe now leads all shortstops in Defensive Runs Saved since the start of last season. #RepBX

Stuart Fairchild: 1st career HR robbery

Stuart Fairchild: 1st career HR robbery

Notice a pattern?

Highest Rate of Turning Grounders & Bunts Into Outs
2024 Season

1. Tigers
2. Royals
3. Twins