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Zack Wheeler owns the best ERA+ of any live-ball starter across his ages 34-36 seasons. Zack Wheeler (172) Randy Johnson (165) Justin Verlander (156) Roger Clemens (156) Take his Hall of Fame case seriously, please.

Zack Wheeler owns the best ERA+ of any live-ball starter across his ages 34-36 seasons. Zack Wheeler (172) Randy Johnson (165) Justin Verlander (156) Roger Clemens (156) Take his Hall of Fame case seriously, please.

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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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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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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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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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Adrian Morejon or (a healthy) Jeremiah Estrada would make a considerable difference for the Yankees, should Brian Cashman be willing to part with Jasson Dominguez or Will Warren.

Adrian Morejon or (a healthy) Jeremiah Estrada would make a considerable difference for the Yankees, should Brian Cashman be willing to part with Jasson Dominguez or Will Warren.

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The Marlins conceded 233 stolen bases at a 90% clip from the start of 2025 until the day Joe Mack debuted. He's thrown out 16 on 39 attempts while Miami's pitching staff enjoys its best stretch in years.

The Marlins conceded 233 stolen bases at a 90% clip from the start of 2025 until the day Joe Mack debuted. He's thrown out 16 on 39 attempts while Miami's pitching staff enjoys its best stretch in years.

Paul Hembekides (Hembo)

291,631 次观看 • 13 天前

Austin Riley is the 23rd live-ball player (since 1920) to see his OPS decline in 5 consecutive seasons. Most alarmingly, he’s the youngest to do it. Will Alex Anthopoulos continue to roll the ball out, or act before the deadline?

Austin Riley is the 23rd live-ball player (since 1920) to see his OPS decline in 5 consecutive seasons. Most alarmingly, he’s the youngest to do it. Will Alex Anthopoulos continue to roll the ball out, or act before the deadline?

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283,141 次观看 • 20 天前

301 different pitchers have started a game this season. Only 5 of them are Guardians. They're one of the few organizations that hasn't caught the velo-at-all-costs fever, keeping their starters healthy while supercharging their bullpen.

301 different pitchers have started a game this season. Only 5 of them are Guardians. They're one of the few organizations that hasn't caught the velo-at-all-costs fever, keeping their starters healthy while supercharging their bullpen.

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175,023 次观看 • 14 天前

AL vs NL through June: 174-217 W-L | 50-79 series W-L Minus-182 run differential The Rangers are the only AL team with a winning interleague record (16-14). The AL talent drain has been striking, thanks to the Dodgers.

AL vs NL through June: 174-217 W-L | 50-79 series W-L Minus-182 run differential The Rangers are the only AL team with a winning interleague record (16-14). The AL talent drain has been striking, thanks to the Dodgers.

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213,640 次观看 • 19 天前

Dodgers through 90 games: 59-31 W-L (best by defending back-to-back WS champ since 1954 Yankees) +166 run diff (best by defending back-to-back WS champ since 1939 Yankees) Even amongst all-time great teams, this is an all-time great run.

Dodgers through 90 games: 59-31 W-L (best by defending back-to-back WS champ since 1954 Yankees) +166 run diff (best by defending back-to-back WS champ since 1939 Yankees) Even amongst all-time great teams, this is an all-time great run.

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135,789 次观看 • 14 天前

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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Alex Bregman this season: Road: .293/.360/.398 (117 wRC+) Wrigley: .200/.298/.293 (72 wRC+) The why was foreseeable. He gets into his power by pulling the ball in the air, and those confines are unfriendly.

Alex Bregman this season: Road: .293/.360/.398 (117 wRC+) Wrigley: .200/.298/.293 (72 wRC+) The why was foreseeable. He gets into his power by pulling the ball in the air, and those confines are unfriendly.

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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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Higher OBP+ & SLG+ than Nick Kurtz across ages 22-23 seasons: Stan Musial Ted Williams Shoeless Joe Jackson Ty Cobb Kurtz could be one of the greats.

Higher OBP+ & SLG+ than Nick Kurtz across ages 22-23 seasons: Stan Musial Ted Williams Shoeless Joe Jackson Ty Cobb Kurtz could be one of the greats.

Paul Hembekides (Hembo)

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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.

Paul Hembekides (Hembo)

216,000 次观看 • 1 个月前

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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Bryce Eldridge contact rate Career minors: 67% 2025 majors: 65% 2026 majors: 78% 📈 What’s more -- he’s already being pitched to like an established star. At 21.

Bryce Eldridge contact rate Career minors: 67% 2025 majors: 65% 2026 majors: 78% 📈 What’s more -- he’s already being pitched to like an established star. At 21.

Paul Hembekides (Hembo)

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“Defense is a significant contributor to run prevention … And so it’s really important that we improve our defense, particularly our infield defense.” Craig Breslow bought into the “defense wins championships” philosophy, one that doesn’t really apply in baseball.

“Defense is a significant contributor to run prevention … And so it’s really important that we improve our defense, particularly our infield defense.” Craig Breslow bought into the “defense wins championships” philosophy, one that doesn’t really apply in baseball.

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)

270,056 次观看 • 2 个月前

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)

1,139,438 次观看 • 11 个月前

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 次观看 • 1 年前

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 次观看 • 1 年前

Freddy Peralta average extension: 2020: 7.3' (99th percentile) 2026: 6.5' (52nd percentile) The fastball isn't playing up like it once did, and it's flatlining in his walk year from hell.

Freddy Peralta average extension: 2020: 7.3' (99th percentile) 2026: 6.5' (52nd percentile) The fastball isn't playing up like it once did, and it's flatlining in his walk year from hell.

Paul Hembekides (Hembo)

83,938 次观看 • 29 天前