November 23, 2009
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The fielding graphsby Dave StudemanDecember 09, 2008 David Pinto has posted one of my favorite things on the Internet: fielding graphs for each major league player. What's more, David has graphs for the last three consecutive years, plus 2004. You can "see" the strengths and weaknesses of individual fielders in a way that goes far beyond your typical "one number fits all" stat. Take a look , for instance, at Carlos Beltran's graph. Beltran is, of course, an excellent center fielder, but his range is best toward left center field and not right center (which you can spot in the blue line). Could be he shades that way, or it could be that he just naturally gets better jumps going to his right. The other thing I find crazy about Beltran's graph is that, in general, less outfield flies are hit straightaway to center field, and more are hit into the gaps. And the balls that are hit directly into center field aren't caught as often, which indicates they're hit in front of or behind the center fielder. Proof that batters really do have some control over where they hit the ball. Dave was called a "national treasure" by Rob Neyer. Seriously. Comments about this article can be sent to him through the miracle of e-mail. Commenting is not available in this weblog entry. Do you have a general question or comment for one of THT's writers? Send it in to our weekly mailbag We also welcome unsolicited op-ed pieces of approximately 500 words for consideration. We reserve the right to edit for length, clarity and consistency of style. Please include your whole name and location to be considered. If you have a comment about this specific article, please email the writer. |
