Sabermetrics took hold of nearly every front office and changed forever the way the game is both managed on the field and operated by General Managers during the 2010s. With GMs armed with metrics that tell them young talented players are the more economically prudent roster choices over costly veterans, we have seen some tremendously talented young players. But the
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From the last player to hit .400 in a season to the player who played the most career games with one team to one of the most overlooked players in the sports history, the Red Sox have one of the impressive list of alumni. Eligibility for position players requires 1,500 plate appearances, starting pitchers require 100 games started, and relief
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Right field was home to two of the greatest power hitters of all-time: Babe Ruth and Hank Aaron. Players like Roberto Clemente, Andre Dawson, Dwight Evans, and Vladimir Guerrero brought along with them the ability to throw out any runner at any base in any situation. When the position’s history includes Frank Robinson, Mel Ott, Shoeless Joe Jackson, Al Kaline,
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Players who put together a good month deserve recognition despite the fact that one month is a small sampling of the season. The only qualification for eligibility is a player had to have 3.1 plate appearances per team game. Here are the best of the best from May 2018. 1. Jose Ramirez Team: Cleveland Indians Position: 3B Jose Ramirez wRC+
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Players who put together a good month deserve recognition despite the fact that one month is a small sampling of the season. The only qualification for eligibility is a player had to have 3.1 plate appearances per team game. Here are the best of the best from March and April 2018. 1. Mookie Betts Team: Boston Red Sox Position: OF
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This is a list, in no particular order, of the best position players under 25 based solely on their 2017 performances. Players who turned 25 after June 30th and who played in at least half of their teams games are eligible. Jose Ramirez, 24 Team: Cleveland Indians Position: 3B, 2B Jose Ramirez wRC+ wOBA WAR G PA R H 2B
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One thing most Major Leaguer’s have in common is size. Most combine superior athleticism and with a big frame. Think Mike Trout (6’2″, 235), Bryce Harper (6’3″, 215) Madison Bumgarner (6’5″, 235), and Miguel Cabrera (6’4″, 240). Even the best ball players from 100 years ago were bigger than the average man. Babe Ruth (6’2″, 215), Ty Cobb (6’1″, 175)
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