New OF metrics

[CSF77]

New metric measures best outfielder 'jumps'

The most exciting outfield plays in baseball are the ones where the fielder makes an incredible diving catch. It brings the fans to their feet. It makes the broadcasters scream. It's the kind of play that dominates social media and every highlight reel. They're exciting, and they're fun. But our

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Seems that none of the Cubs are listed here.

Interesting read regardless.

 

[beckdawg]

If you go to the actual baseball savant page Almora is #10. Heyward is #55. Schwarber is #57. It's a some what interesting data point but I don't think it tells a full picture. Route efficiency also makes a big difference. That's what separates Heyward and Schwarber.

 

[ToneMan1973]

Who cares about this outfield metric. What I want to k now is why the Cubs can't live up to expectations and play live a great team. Seems to me they are satisfied with winning in 2016 and don't care enough to win anymore.

 

[MDB111™]

Who cares about this outfield metric. What I want to k now is why the Cubs can't live up to expectations and play live a great team. Seems to me they are satisfied with winning in 2016 and don't care enough to win anymore.

You win some and you lose some. Its a marathon and not a sprint.

 

[CSF77]

Who cares about this outfield metric. What I want to k now is why the Cubs can't live up to expectations and play live a great team. Seems to me they are satisfied with winning in 2016 and don't care enough to win anymore.

More so about ranking the OF on D. It had nothing to do with the team.

Just so you know. I am a firm believer of O>D in general. But I wouldn't ignore D.

My meaning is if a player can not hit at the major league level then there is no D excuse out there that justifies playing time. That is pure bull shit.

The same goes for O players who can't catch a ball at min. Just like D first first base. That is some stupid logic. You are paid to catch a ball and to be the best hitter on the team. Not catch a ball and these metrics say you are the best at it. But you hit .200 and carry a wet noodle to the plate.

I find the only exception is at catcher. That is a D first position. And rightfully so.