Archive for Batting

Tango’s projection-based picks outperformed fan selected clutch players in high leverage situations, but not by as much as expected.

It doesn’t make any sense, but nobody seems to have explained that to this tiny band of rugged individualists. You can probably guess who’s been the best. But who else is on the list?

The opposition didn’t need to sweat the defense when these guys came to the plate.

The most exclusive club we’ve yet visited features tales of strikeouts, caught stealings, lawsuits and frostbite. It also includes some of the most underappreciated talent of all time.

That a population comprising, at most, about one second baseman in five should include both of the very best at the position is quite strange. But there it is.

The left turns at the hot corner include quite a few of the position’s very best, and one in particular who’s never been recognized as such.

On Jan. 16, 1980 Albert Pujols was born. The greatness of “Prince Albert” is in no dispute—his second MVP attesting to the fact—but this week Richard looks back to see just how Pujols compares to great hitters of the past.

Let’s meet the best of the southpaw-swinging backstop minority.

It’s a phenomenon with which we’re all familiar, but as Steve admits, just how often do we really think about it? And—seriously—it is kind of weird.

See beyond their puny size, their insignificance in the sea of important achievements. Perceive instead their intrinsic beauty.