There are many ways to evaluate the top MLB players of recent years, as well as down through the history of the game. The statistic of WHIP, or "Walks + Hits / Innings Pitched", has become one of the more popular tools to make such evaluations. It is one of my personal favorites. WHIP is … Continue reading Top Ten MLB active starting pitchers based on career WHIP
Mike Schmidt embroiled in controversy over Odubel Herrera comments
Herrera (L) and Schmidt (R), photo from Sports IllustratedMichael Jack Schmidt is the greatest player in the 134-year history of the Philadelphia Phillies franchise. You will get few arguments to that statement.The Baseball Hall of Famer and Phillies Wall of Famer is also widely considered to be the greatest all-around third baseman in the history … Continue reading Mike Schmidt embroiled in controversy over Odubel Herrera comments
MLB 2017 All-Surprise Team
We are now more than two full months into the 2017 MLB regular season. At this point, sustained success can usually be considered more than a simple hot streak.A look across the statistical leader boards of Major League Baseball reveals some surprising names. As fans vote for their favorites to appear in the starting lineups at … Continue reading MLB 2017 All-Surprise Team
Astros on top of June 2017 MLB Power Ranking
The Houston Astros are the best team in Major League Baseball. At least that is the club’s earned status on the MLB Power Ranking after the first two months of the 2017 season.Back at the start of February, I released a pre-spring training power ranking. That list had Houston in the #5 position. Their play on … Continue reading Astros on top of June 2017 MLB Power Ranking
NL Central has MLB’s tightest divisional race
It’s Memorial Day weekend, and the MLB divisional races are just beginning to take shape. Perhaps surprisingly, the most competitive race to this point has been in the National League Central Division.The NL Central is home to the defending World Series champion Chicago Cubs. The North Siders were expected by many to run away with the division, … Continue reading NL Central has MLB’s tightest divisional race
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