Sportscasts focus on traditional stats: batting average, home runs, and runs batted in. These stats leave out a lot—things like positional context and defense. Luckily, internet analysts can get a clearer picture by taking more into account. Wins above replacement (WAR) ... (Continue reading)
It’s shaggy heart and soul versus close-cropped nerdy chic; power versus speed; defense versus hitting. Andre Ethier recorded his sixth walk-off hit, most in the majors, and 30th home run on Sept. 15. Matt Kemp recorded his 90th RBI on Sept. 11 and ... (Continue reading)
Andre 30(00) Andre Ethier collected his 6th walk-off last night; the most in the majors. The Dodgers outfielder has become a fantastic clutch hitter in the second half. With runners in scoring position in the second half, Ethier has hit .367/.441/.733—a real ... (Continue reading)