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Best ERA+ in modern era (min. 100 starts): Clayton Kershaw 154 (hit 1 HR) Pedro Martínez 154 (hit 0 HR) Jacob deGrom 151 (hit 3 HR) Shohei Ohtani 150 (hit 287 HR)

Best ERA+ in modern era (min. 100 starts): Clayton Kershaw 154 (hit 1 HR) Pedro Martínez 154 (hit 0 HR) Jacob deGrom 151 (hit 3 HR) Shohei Ohtani 150 (hit 287 HR)

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Matt Olson 162-game pace: 148 runs 69 doubles 50 home runs 143 RBI 411 total bases 18 defensive runs saved 10.6 WAR

Matt Olson 162-game pace: 148 runs 69 doubles 50 home runs 143 RBI 411 total bases 18 defensive runs saved 10.6 WAR

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Trea Turner has minus-27 defensive runs saved as Phillies shortstop (since 2023), 11 runs worse than any SS over that span. With 8/218 left on that contract, he's destined for center field (and will thrive there).

Trea Turner has minus-27 defensive runs saved as Phillies shortstop (since 2023), 11 runs worse than any SS over that span. With 8/218 left on that contract, he's destined for center field (and will thrive there).

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Few hitters in baseball will benefit more from the ABS challenge system than Aaron Judge… Since 2017: Most called strikes below zone Aaron Judge — 368 Josh Bell — 231 Most strikeouts looking below zone Aaron Judge — 42 Nick Castellanos — 30

Few hitters in baseball will benefit more from the ABS challenge system than Aaron Judge… Since 2017: Most called strikes below zone Aaron Judge — 368 Josh Bell — 231 Most strikeouts looking below zone Aaron Judge — 42 Nick Castellanos — 30

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Chase Burns in 9 career starts: 64 strikeouts 100 batters reached a 2-strike count No starter has ever approached that rate (64%) over a full season. Burns is popping front-line closer stuff for 5+ innings. Dream on it.

Chase Burns in 9 career starts: 64 strikeouts 100 batters reached a 2-strike count No starter has ever approached that rate (64%) over a full season. Burns is popping front-line closer stuff for 5+ innings. Dream on it.

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Cristopher Sánchez's changeup: only pitch in MLB this season thrown 500+ times (755) with an OPS below .400 (.371) 92 K against 8 XBH (1 HR). Just stupid.

Cristopher Sánchez's changeup: only pitch in MLB this season thrown 500+ times (755) with an OPS below .400 (.371) 92 K against 8 XBH (1 HR). Just stupid.

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JJ Wetherholt this season: 8 defensive runs saved, on pace for 24 (Rookie 2B record is 12) 6-6 stolen bases-attempts 12 extra bases taken at 60% clip 121 OPS+ MLB rookie 2B average is 83 His range of value is immense.

JJ Wetherholt this season: 8 defensive runs saved, on pace for 24 (Rookie 2B record is 12) 6-6 stolen bases-attempts 12 extra bases taken at 60% clip 121 OPS+ MLB rookie 2B average is 83 His range of value is immense.

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Walk rate this season: Giants (5.7%) | MLB avg (9.4%) On a league-adjusted basis (63 BB+), it’s the most walk-averse lineup in 147 years. Really.

Walk rate this season: Giants (5.7%) | MLB avg (9.4%) On a league-adjusted basis (63 BB+), it’s the most walk-averse lineup in 147 years. Really.

Paul Hembekides (Hembo)

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At 19 years (and 344 days) old, Konnor Griffin is the youngest player to debut as a starting SS since Alex Rodriguez in 1994 (18-346).

At 19 years (and 344 days) old, Konnor Griffin is the youngest player to debut as a starting SS since Alex Rodriguez in 1994 (18-346).

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Jacob Misiorowski year-over-year: 1st-pitch strike % 58% → 66% OPS by left-handed hitters .731 → .399 4-seamer % in 2-strike counts 50% → 62% His thrower-to-pitcher metamorphosis is just a terrifying development.

Jacob Misiorowski year-over-year: 1st-pitch strike % 58% → 66% OPS by left-handed hitters .731 → .399 4-seamer % in 2-strike counts 50% → 62% His thrower-to-pitcher metamorphosis is just a terrifying development.

Paul Hembekides (Hembo)

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Most HR since 2017 Aaron Judge (378) Kyle Schwarber (335) Matt Olson (301) Most DRS among 1B Albert Pujols (140) Mark Teixeira (93) Matt Olson (90) Slowly but surely, Olson is chiseling out a compelling Hall of Fame case.

Most HR since 2017 Aaron Judge (378) Kyle Schwarber (335) Matt Olson (301) Most DRS among 1B Albert Pujols (140) Mark Teixeira (93) Matt Olson (90) Slowly but surely, Olson is chiseling out a compelling Hall of Fame case.

Paul Hembekides (Hembo)

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Most non-rostered cap dollars this season, via Spotrac (reserves + dead): Browns $170M (5-12 W-L) Jets $170M (3-14) Cardinals $153M (3-14) 49ers $152M (13-5) Raiders $149M (3-14) Saints $139M (6-11) Kyle's having a Hall of Fame season.

Most non-rostered cap dollars this season, via Spotrac (reserves + dead): Browns $170M (5-12 W-L) Jets $170M (3-14) Cardinals $153M (3-14) 49ers $152M (13-5) Raiders $149M (3-14) Saints $139M (6-11) Kyle's having a Hall of Fame season.

Paul Hembekides (Hembo)

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Most HR since 2025 All-Star break: Kyle Schwarber (33) Shohei Ohtani (28) Aaron Judge (27) Junior Caminero (27) COLSON MONTGOMERY (26)

Most HR since 2025 All-Star break: Kyle Schwarber (33) Shohei Ohtani (28) Aaron Judge (27) Junior Caminero (27) COLSON MONTGOMERY (26)

Paul Hembekides (Hembo)

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The Brewers have unlocked Kyle Harrison. ✔️Arm angle from 27° to 33° ✔️4-seam usage from 46% to 59% ✔️Kick change grip, adding 4" of drop Pound-for-pound, the best org in ball.

The Brewers have unlocked Kyle Harrison. ✔️Arm angle from 27° to 33° ✔️4-seam usage from 46% to 59% ✔️Kick change grip, adding 4" of drop Pound-for-pound, the best org in ball.

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Fernando Tatis Jr. % to pull side 2019-25: 41% | 2026: 29% Avg launch angle to pull side 2026 MLB avg: 4.3° 2026 Tatis Jr.: -16.5° He's a mechanical mess from the ground up.

Fernando Tatis Jr. % to pull side 2019-25: 41% | 2026: 29% Avg launch angle to pull side 2026 MLB avg: 4.3° 2026 Tatis Jr.: -16.5° He's a mechanical mess from the ground up.

Paul Hembekides (Hembo)

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Juan Soto threw this baseball 131 feet in the air.

Juan Soto threw this baseball 131 feet in the air.

Paul Hembekides (Hembo)

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Gap between lowest & highest cash spender by league (data via Spotrac): NHL: $44M (54%) NFL: $132M (62%) NBA: $88M (66%) MLB: $296M (333%) Baseball already has a de facto cap. What it needs — desperately — is a hard floor.

Gap between lowest & highest cash spender by league (data via Spotrac): NHL: $44M (54%) NFL: $132M (62%) NBA: $88M (66%) MLB: $296M (333%) Baseball already has a de facto cap. What it needs — desperately — is a hard floor.

Paul Hembekides (Hembo)

1,139,394 Aufrufe • vor 10 Monaten

Most K in first 20 games with Red Sox: Chris Sale -- 200 (2.48 ERA) GARRETT CROCHET -- 160 (2.23 ERA) Pedro Martínez -- 156 (2.72 ERA) Based on his WAR output, FanGraphs estimates he's already produced $34M in value.

Most K in first 20 games with Red Sox: Chris Sale -- 200 (2.48 ERA) GARRETT CROCHET -- 160 (2.23 ERA) Pedro Martínez -- 156 (2.72 ERA) Based on his WAR output, FanGraphs estimates he's already produced $34M in value.

Paul Hembekides (Hembo)

1,146,526 Aufrufe • vor 11 Monaten

The Phillies know Trea Turner can’t stick at shortstop much longer. They have to. A move to center field would amplify his strengths and clear a path for Aidan Miller.

The Phillies know Trea Turner can’t stick at shortstop much longer. They have to. A move to center field would amplify his strengths and clear a path for Aidan Miller.

Paul Hembekides (Hembo)

1,229,376 Aufrufe • vor 1 Jahr

The Phillies hired Caleb Cotham as their pitching coach in November 2020… Starting pitcher fWAR since 2021: 1. Phillies (89.1) 2. Dodgers (72.5) 15. Mariners (55.9) The gap from 1 to 2 is the same as 2 to 15. Very, very good at his job.

The Phillies hired Caleb Cotham as their pitching coach in November 2020… Starting pitcher fWAR since 2021: 1. Phillies (89.1) 2. Dodgers (72.5) 15. Mariners (55.9) The gap from 1 to 2 is the same as 2 to 15. Very, very good at his job.

Paul Hembekides (Hembo)

312,864 Aufrufe • vor 3 Monaten

The Phillies fired Rob Thomson 28 games too late and replaced him with the GM’s father. On the timing of the firing, the specter of Alex Cora, and Don Mattingly’s charge ⬇️

The Phillies fired Rob Thomson 28 games too late and replaced him with the GM’s father. On the timing of the firing, the specter of Alex Cora, and Don Mattingly’s charge ⬇️

Paul Hembekides (Hembo)

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CC Sabathia last 3 starts in 2008: 5.2 IP | 1 ER | 105 pitches 7 IP | 1 ER | 108 pitches CG | 0 ER | 122 pitches All on 3 days’ rest. In a walk year. On a team that rented him. He spilled his guts for glory.

CC Sabathia last 3 starts in 2008: 5.2 IP | 1 ER | 105 pitches 7 IP | 1 ER | 108 pitches CG | 0 ER | 122 pitches All on 3 days’ rest. In a walk year. On a team that rented him. He spilled his guts for glory.

Paul Hembekides (Hembo)

876,565 Aufrufe • vor 10 Monaten

Phillies projected outfield: LF: Brandon Marsh (61 career wRC+ vs LHP) CF: Justin Crawford (63% ground ball rate in minors) RF: Adolis García (.278 OBP in 2024-25) I’d love nothing more than to be wrong, but that might be the worst outfield in ball.

Phillies projected outfield: LF: Brandon Marsh (61 career wRC+ vs LHP) CF: Justin Crawford (63% ground ball rate in minors) RF: Adolis García (.278 OBP in 2024-25) I’d love nothing more than to be wrong, but that might be the worst outfield in ball.

Paul Hembekides (Hembo)

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Gunnar Henderson is slashing .159/.202/.259 on bottom-half-of-the-zone pitches this season. Why? His swing decisions have crumbled ⬇️

Gunnar Henderson is slashing .159/.202/.259 on bottom-half-of-the-zone pitches this season. Why? His swing decisions have crumbled ⬇️

Paul Hembekides (Hembo)

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Starts with 0 out-of-zone strike calls 2025 Logan Webb: 1 (in 34 starts) 2026 Logan Webb: 2 (in 3 starts) Webb, like many of baseball’s best nibblers, must confront his new reality in an ABS world.

Starts with 0 out-of-zone strike calls 2025 Logan Webb: 1 (in 34 starts) 2026 Logan Webb: 2 (in 3 starts) Webb, like many of baseball’s best nibblers, must confront his new reality in an ABS world.

Paul Hembekides (Hembo)

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Konnor Griffin first week in big leagues: Max EV: 113.2 MPH Max throw: 93.5 MPH Sprint speed: 98th percentile But it’s the glove that has me convinced he’s the best infield prospect since A-Rod.

Konnor Griffin first week in big leagues: Max EV: 113.2 MPH Max throw: 93.5 MPH Sprint speed: 98th percentile But it’s the glove that has me convinced he’s the best infield prospect since A-Rod.

Paul Hembekides (Hembo)

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