Monday, July 27, 2015

SABR Defensive Index rankings released through July 12, 2015 | SABR


I like the methodology and the only question is why only 25% of this score is counted as part of the Gold Glove Award calculation and not 100%? This would prevent a bunch of offensive guys who occasionally play good defense from winning the award. It is time to give the guys who put the work in and truly shine on defense to be recognized for their efforts, regardless of their batting average. I mean hitters have the Silver Slugger award, correct? I guarantee you pitchers could tell you who the top guys on this list should be off the top of their heads.

Giants landing Crawford, Posey, Belt and Duffy is quite a coup and speaks to the strength of the Gigantes defense. Cardinals place three guys, Dodgers place three. The good teams play defense and pitch, it shows up every day.

from SABR:
http://sabr.org/latest/sabr-defensive-index-rankings-released-through-july-12-2015

NL leaders

PlayerTeamPositionSDI
Nolan ArenadoCOL3B10.9
Danny EspinosaWSN2B8.1
Andrelton SimmonsATLSS8.1
DJ LeMahieuCOL2B7.8
Adeiny HechavarriaMIASS6.6
Curtis GrandersonNYMRF6.6
Dee GordonMIA2B6.5
Nick AhmedARISS6.1
Brandon CrawfordSFGSS6.0
Buster PoseySFGC6.0
Adrian GonzalezLAD1B5.9
Yadier MolinaSTLC5.6
Giancarlo StantonMIARF5.6
Juan LagaresNYMCF5.5
A.J. PollockARICF5.4
Jay BruceCINRF5.4
Addison RussellCHC2B5.3
Jason HeywardSTLRF5.2
Brandon BeltSFG1B4.9
Zack GreinkeLADP4.6
Justin TurnerLAD3B4.6
Christian YelichMIALF4.3
Billy HamiltonCINCF4.2
Mark ReynoldsSTL1B4.1
Matt DuffySFG3B4.0

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Giants Top Minor League Prospects

  • 1. Joey Bart 6-2, 215 C Power arm and a power bat, playing a premium defensive position. Good catch and throw skills.
  • 2. Heliot Ramos 6-2, 185 OF Potential high-ceiling player the Giants have been looking for. Great bat speed, early returns were impressive.
  • 3. Chris Shaw 6-3. 230 1B Lefty power bat, limited defensively to 1B, Matt Adams comp?
  • 4. Tyler Beede 6-4, 215 RHP from Vanderbilt projects as top of the rotation starter when he works out his command/control issues. When he misses, he misses by a bunch.
  • 5. Stephen Duggar 6-1, 170 CF Another toolsy, under-achieving OF in the Gary Brown mold, hoping for better results.
  • 6. Sandro Fabian 6-0, 180 OF Dominican signee from 2014, shows some pop in his bat. Below average arm and lack of speed should push him towards LF.
  • 7. Aramis Garcia 6-2, 220 C from Florida INTL projects as a good bat behind the dish with enough defensive skill to play there long-term
  • 8. Heath Quinn 6-2, 190 OF Strong hitter, makes contact with improving approach at the plate. Returns from hamate bone injury.
  • 9. Garrett Williams 6-1, 205 LHP Former Oklahoma standout, Giants prototype, low-ceiling, high-floor prospect.
  • 10. Shaun Anderson 6-4, 225 RHP Large frame, 3.36 K/BB rate. Can start or relieve
  • 11. Jacob Gonzalez 6-3, 190 3B Good pedigree, impressive bat for HS prospect.
  • 12. Seth Corry 6-2 195 LHP Highly regard HS pick. Was mentioned as possible chip in high profile trades.
  • 13. C.J. Hinojosa 5-10, 175 SS Scrappy IF prospect in the mold of Kelby Tomlinson, just gets it done.
  • 14. Garett Cave 6-4, 200 RHP He misses a lot of bats and at times, the plate. 13 K/9 an 5 B/9. Wild thing.

2019 MLB Draft - Top HS Draft Prospects

  • 1. Bobby Witt, Jr. 6-1,185 SS Colleyville Heritage HS (TX) Oklahoma commit. Outstanding defensive SS who can hit. 6.4 speed in 60 yd. Touched 97 on mound. Son of former major leaguer. Five tool potential.
  • 2. Riley Greene 6-2, 190 OF Haggerty HS (FL) Florida commit.Best HS hitting prospect. LH bat with good eye, plate discipline and developing power.
  • 3. C.J. Abrams 6-2, 180 SS Blessed Trinity HS (GA) High-ceiling athlete. 70 speed with plus arm. Hitting needs to develop as he matures. Alabama commit.
  • 4. Reece Hinds 6-4, 210 SS Niceville HS (FL) Power bat, committed to LSU. Plus arm, solid enough bat to move to 3B down the road. 98MPH arm.
  • 5. Daniel Espino 6-3, 200 RHP Georgia Premier Academy (GA) LSU commit. Touches 98 on FB with wipe out SL.

2019 MLB Draft - Top College Draft Prospects

  • 1. Adley Rutschman C Oregon State Plus defender with great arm. Excellent receiver plus a switch hitter with some pop in the bat.
  • 2. Shea Langliers C Baylor Excelent throw and catch skills with good pop time. Quick bat, uses all fields approach with some pop.
  • 3. Zack Thompson 6-2 LHP Kentucky Missed time with an elbow issue. FB up to 95 with plenty of secondary stuff.
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