In this weekly feature for MMO, I’m going to look back at the previous week’s games and share some interesting data and information that I’ve collected through various websites such as Baseball-Reference, FanGraphs, and Baseball Savant. It’ll be a mixture of facts, stats, analytics, and general analysis. Let’s get into the seven days between May 22 and May 28...
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Hi, Mets fans! You might know me from the interviews I conduct for Metsmerized Online, but I also love diving into numbers and looking up all kinds of stats and information, which you might see on my Twitter feed on a daily basis. In this new weekly feature for MMO, I’m going to look back at the previous week’s games and share some interesting data and information that I’ve...
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Spring training means varying things for players each season. For veterans, it could be as simple as getting as many reps as possible to get ready for an arduous 162-game season. For those coming back from injury, it could be about finding their timing again and getting reacclimated to gameplay. Then there are minor leaguers who are looking to stand out and make an impact in the brief chances...
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Caleb Joseph, the seven-year Major League catcher who played in 425 regular-season games with the Baltimore Orioles, Arizona Diamondbacks, and Toronto Blue Jays from 2014 to 2020, knew that his value would be in his leadership skills and defensive acumen. From 2014 through the 2017 season, Joseph recorded 39 defensive runs saved behind the dish. Among catchers, only Buster Posey (+50) and Martín...
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As an undrafted free agent, Mike Bordick was happy for an opportunity in pro ball. Coming off a strong junior season in which he hit .364 for the University of Maine, Bordick was hopeful that he would get a phone call from one of the 26 teams during the 1986 MLB Draft. Though the Draft came and went without Bordick getting picked, he got the opportunity to continue playing over the summer in the...
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