The Unsung Dominance of Chris Perez

November 22, 2010 by Lewie Pollis  
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He didn’t make a very good first impression, but if you stopped following the story there you missed the part where Perez became one of the best relievers in baseball.

Stat of the Week: Why Mitch Talbot Won’t Be AL Rookie of the Year

November 15, 2010 by Lewie Pollis  
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How did Talbot go from ROY candidate to forgettable back-end starter?

Stat of the Week: Carlos Santana’s 19.3% Walk Rate

November 8, 2010 by Lewie Pollis  
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Next Monday, the BBWAA will announce the American League Rookie of the Year. The honor will almost assuredly go to either the Tigers’ Austin Jackson or the Rangers’ Neftali Feliz. But while Carlos Santana doesn’t have a prayer of winning the award, there is no question that the most impressive feat of any 2010 rookie [...]

Stat of the Week: Shin-Soo Choo’s 7.3 WAR

November 1, 2010 by Lewie Pollis  
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According to Baseball-Reference.com’s rankings, Choo was the second-best player in baseball in 2010.