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May 19, 2013
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About Sean SmithSean Smith is a lifelong Angels fan despite never visiting the west coast until April 2006. His work can also be found at baseballprojection.com and Anaheim Angels All the Way and he can be contacted by email.Note: This page displays up to 200 articles at a time. To view a subset of a writer's work, click on one of the following years: 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 Sean Smith's ArticlesClick here to view an RSS feed of this writer's articles. THT Live: Relievers compared to StrasburgAugust 31, 2010THT Live: Evaluating Defensive ProjectionsAugust 03, 2010THT Live: Mike Moustakas and some cold waterJuly 29, 2010THT Live: Defensive Projections: How Do They Look So Far?June 06, 2010THT Live: Total Zone Defense on Baseball ReferenceMay 05, 2010THT Live: Updated CHONE projections for hittersMay 01, 2010THT Live: Jason Heyward, the J-Hey kidMarch 30, 2010Five questions: Los Angeles AngelsMarch 30, 2010Figgins is gone, but pitching is key. THT Live: Getting Pitch FX using Microsoft ToolsMarch 08, 2010THT Live: Center Field Defense: A Closer LookJanuary 21, 2010THT Live: Andre Dawson and two contemporariesJanuary 07, 2010THT Live: Ichiro’s Speed Compared to Right FieldersNovember 29, 2009THT Live: Mr. NovemberOctober 30, 2009Why the Angels lost to the YankeesOctober 27, 2009Sean has a simple explanation for the series outcome: the better team prevailed. THT Live: Worst Fielders of 2009October 26, 2009THT Live: Top Fielders of 2009October 24, 2009Why the Angels will beat the YankeesOctober 16, 2009It'll be close, it'll be intense, but these guys are driven THT Live: Bobby Abreu and Working the CountOctober 15, 2009Why the Angels beat the Red SoxOctober 12, 2009Sean breaks down how the Angels rode a strong defense and steady relief pitching to the ALCS. Why the Angels will beat the Red SoxOctober 06, 2009This time, it's about the hitting Is Ichiro heading for the Hall of Fame? Which one?August 03, 2009Sean's looks at Ichiro's qualifications. Five questions: Los Angeles AngelsMarch 24, 2009In the West, the A's are better, the Angels aren't TotalZone takes on the minorsFebruary 11, 2009Sean looks at defensive ratings for minor league players. Who was better? Brian Downing vs. Jim RiceJanuary 06, 2009Which numbers do you like? Replacement level definedNovember 12, 2008Sean looks at replacement level and explains why Jason Varitek isn't really worth $10 million per year. Why the Angels lost to the Red SoxOctober 08, 2008Sean wasn't hoping to write this story so soon, but fundamental mistakes cost the Angels the series. Sean breaks it down. Why the Angels will beat the Red SoxSeptember 30, 2008The Angels (and Sean) try to get it right this time. How good are the 2008 Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim?July 03, 2008The Angels' AL West leading record has masked a mediocre performance record from a run scoring and run prevention perspective. Sean tackles how we can expect the Angels to perform from here on out. Measuring defense for players back to 1956 (Part 2)March 25, 2008Sean listened to your feedback and is back with an update to his TotalZone system. Maybe Sammy Sosa was a better fielder than we thought. Five Questions: Los Angeles AngelsMarch 13, 2008The Angels spent big on Torii Hunter and picked up Jon Garland this offseason, but will their pitchers be healthy enough to reclaim the AL West crown? Measuring defense for players back to 1956January 10, 2008Sean Smith turns archaeologist to derive TotalZone ratings for bygone days. The greatest (Simulation) game ever playedDecember 12, 2007When the real games end, some baseball fans turn to baseball sims to pass the time. Why the Angels lost to the Red SoxOctober 09, 2007Sean Smith tries to make sense of a tough series for the Angels. Why the Angels will beat the Red SoxOctober 03, 2007Sean Smith likes the Angels—because of their superior offense and front line pitching. What is Zone Rating?April 02, 2007Sean Smith explains what's so awesome about the new Zone Rating stats from Baseball Info Solutions, which are now available and updated through the season at The Hardball Times. Five Questions: Los Angeles AngelsMarch 12, 2007Sean Smith looks for the Angels to be favorites in a weak AL West as THT's annual Five Questions preview series kicks off. Randy Johnson Isn’t Dead YetJanuary 09, 2007Guest author Sean Smith takes a look at Arizona's latest reacquisition. | ||||