Top-tier talents such as Chase Utley (86 games), Dustin Pedroia (123), Ian Kinsler (150) and Rickie Weeks (204) have all missed significant time due to injury over the last four seasons. Heck, even the likes of Brian Roberts, Aaron Hill, Freddy Sanchez and Carlos Guillen have missed time in recent seasons. The only stalwart?
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Over the past few weeks, we’ve announced the top 90 players on our 2011 big board. Click on each player’s name for a more in-depth analysis, including 2011 projections!
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Aaron Hill ascended into the elite ranks of second basemen in 2009, posting a ridiculous line of: 103 runs, 36 HRs, 108 RBI, six steals, .286 batting average. Despite these career-high totals, Hill’s BABIP (.288) was actually lower than his then-career mark of .307. His 2009 contact rate (83.9 percent) was also in line with his career total of 84.5 percent. His fly-ball rate (41.0 percent) was slightly elevated (career 38.7 percent), but given he was in his age-27 season, the jump wasn’t unreasonable...
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
To help keep fantasy managers on top of injuries this spring, Fantasy Baseball Insiders has launched a team-by-team injury report. This list will be updated every night so you can stay up to date on current injuries. Bookmark this page for an easy return. This is a must have as you prepare for your upcoming draft!
Monday, June 28, 2010
The term Batting Average on Balls In Play (BABIP) has become one of the most popular stats among fantasy managers in recent years. To put it simply, BABIP measures the number of batted balls that fall safely for a hit (excluding home runs). According to The Hardball Times Glossary, the exact formula for BABIP is: (H-HR)/(AB-K-HR+SF). The major league average for BABIP is usually around .300. Last year it was .299. Through nearly three months this season, its .298...
That was the 625th save of Mariano Rivera's career--more than double the No. 2 active leader, Joe Nathan, who has 311 http://t.co/HZnXS5aeZA For those who don't know: Ray Manzarek was the keyboardist for The Doors; passed away today. Describes his work here. http://t.co/s1MlgxxdwD Today's podcast: Max Scherzer was outstanding in describing the various fantasy leagues/pools he runs for DET team. http://t.co/isPvnRry38 2 things about Hafner at-bat: 1) Great turn by Casilla/Hardy. 2) He hit the ball so hard (on foul, grounder) it was lucky no one was maimed. RT @Indians: Make that three walk-off wins this series: Yan Gomes' three-run shot in the 10th gives the Tribe a 10-8 win and a four-game sweep! RT @MLBastian: Indians announce that righty Brett Myers (15-day DL, elbow) will make his next rehab appearance with Double-A Akron on Wednesday. The swing adjustments that Miguel Cabrera makes, pitch to pitch, and how they distinguish him. http://t.co/gdxDxodVQf RT @ABrooks602: #BBTN: @Buster_ESPN on Cabrera's incredible night + Scherzer, Profar, Ron Washington and new power rankings: http://t.co/CSKXGEAZRI Today's podcast. http://t.co/isPvnRry38 Scherzer on why DET pitchers get angry with another, and on pitching; Profar; and that Cabrera guy.© 2013 Fantasy Baseball Insiders. Powered by Wordpress.
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
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