If one were to look up the word ‘consistency’ in the English dictionary, rather than reading the brief text that defines the word, a simple picture would better suffice. In Major League Baseball, it doesn’t take long to envision the player that encompasses this word. This individual exemplified what it meant to be consistent on a day-to-day basis; showing up for each game prepared, ready...
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Fred Lynn’s early success in the major leagues had many thinking he was on a Hall of Fame trajectory. Lynn’s meteoric rise from a three-time collegiate champion at the University of Southern California, to winning both the A.L. Rookie of the Year and M.V.P. Awards in 1975 – the first player to take home both pieces of hardware in the same season – made him in an instant...
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Since 1901, only eleven starting pitchers have posted the following for their respective careers: 250 or more complete games bWAR of 80.0 or greater All eleven are naturally Hall of Fame players, poised with superior arms and the ability to pitch deep into games, something that’s foreign in today’s game due to several factors including the long commitments and vast contracts pitchers...
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Infielder Luis Guillorme knows that his defensive prowess is and has been his major calling card when evaluating his overall game. The 23-year-old Florida native has dazzled in the minor leagues, showcasing his soft hands, range and effortless play at both second base and shortstop. For the middle infielder, maintaining a consistent approach at the plate, which includes continuing to get on-base...
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Jacob Rhame’s tenure at the University of Oklahoma was a learning experience. At 19-years-old and gifted with a low-to-mid 90s fastball, the right-hander struggled in his freshman year with the Sooners. Appearing in just 10 innings, Rhame posted lopsided numbers to the tune of a 7.20 ERA and 1.70 WHIP. The velocity that had attracted the attention of the Sooners vanished, topping out at...
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