Category: Defense

Defense

Chase Utley throws to first base with a runner bearing down on him.

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Stat of the Week: Chase Utley and the Hall of Fame

Making the case for the Phillies second baseman

Mark Simon 01.02.2025

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Chris Sale Would Have Been Even Better If Not For His Outfield Defense

Chris Sale overcame a lot to get to where he was in 2024, including some of the defense behind him.

Mark Simon 11.20.2024

Two pictures- In one, Dustin Pedroia throws to first base to try to complete a double play while a Yankees player slides into him. In the other, Ichiro, in a Mariners uniform, makes a throw from the right field fence.

BaseballDefenseJohn Dewan's Stat of the Week

Several Standout Defenders Join Hall of Fame Ballot

The Hall of Fame ballot was already loaded with great defensive players. But a bunch more just became eligible in 2024.

Mark Simon 11.19.2024

Anthony Santander and Juan Soto both reach for and miss fly balls

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Stat of the Week: Several Key Free Agents Don’t Have Great Defensive Stats

A closer look at Juan Soto, Anthony Santander, Pete Alonso, Willy Adames, and Jurickson Profar

Mark Simon 11.14.2024

In one half of the photo, Ezequiel Tovar stands ready to make a play for the Rockies. In the other, Brewers right fielder Sal Frelick reaches up with his glove hand to try to make a catch at the outfield wall.

BaseballDefenseJohn Dewan's Stat of the WeekMLB

Stat of the Week: Celebrating The Fielding Bible Award Runners-Up

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…

Mark Simon 10.30.2024

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2024 Fielding Bible Awards Ballots & Voting Tally

How did the voting shake out?

Mark Simon 10.28.2024

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2024 Fielding Bible Award Winners

Who were the best defensive players at each position this season?

Mark Simon 10.24.2024

Tommy Edman avoid a sliding runner as he throws to first base to try to complete a double play.

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Defensive Scouting Report: Los Angeles Dodgers

The Dodgers' defensive story is that of positioning, track record, and the versatility of players like Tommy Edman.

Mark Simon 10.23.2024

Anthony Volpe, wearing a grey uniform with blue stirrups, makes a throw to first base while raising his left leg.

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Defensive Scouting Report: New York Yankees

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?

Mark Simon 10.22.2024