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The Fielding Bible--Volume III
The Fielding Bible Volume III is a thorough compilation of the latest breakthroughs in defensive analytics from Baseball Info Solutions. With information previously exclusive to major league teams, Volume III is 100% new material that builds on the well received Volumes I and II. Included are comprehensive defensive evaluations, a study on the effectiveness of the Ted Williams shift, the new Timer Plus/Minus system, and updated Defensive Runs Saved numbers that estimate the value of each fielder in Major League Baseball.
The Fielding Bible Volume III will
Defensive Runs Saved the most comprehensive defensive evaluations are back and better than ever, with significant enhancements to the eight-component system first introduced in Volume II.
Timer Plus/Minus the revolutionary Plus/Minus system, which measures each fielder s ability to turn batted balls into outs, gets a facelift to incorporate the brand new batted ball timer information, creating the most objective fielding evaluations ever.
Good Play/Misplay Runs Saved turns Bill James in-depth Good Fielding Plays and Defensive Misplays system into a new component of Defensive Runs Saved, adding previously-unrecorded aspects of defense like scooped throws and pitch blocks.
Total Runs adding Pitching Runs Created to offensive, defensive, and base running ratings to combine every aspect of the game into one tell-all number for every player
The latest essay from Bill James on defense.
Defensive scouting reports and player commentaries on every regular and semi-regular position player in baseball.
New studies on crucial aspects of fielding, including defensive positioning, the Ted Williams shift, bunts, double plays, outfielder arms and catcher defense.
The Fielding Bible Volume III will
Defensive Runs Saved the most comprehensive defensive evaluations are back and better than ever, with significant enhancements to the eight-component system first introduced in Volume II.
Timer Plus/Minus the revolutionary Plus/Minus system, which measures each fielder s ability to turn batted balls into outs, gets a facelift to incorporate the brand new batted ball timer information, creating the most objective fielding evaluations ever.
Good Play/Misplay Runs Saved turns Bill James in-depth Good Fielding Plays and Defensive Misplays system into a new component of Defensive Runs Saved, adding previously-unrecorded aspects of defense like scooped throws and pitch blocks.
Total Runs adding Pitching Runs Created to offensive, defensive, and base running ratings to combine every aspect of the game into one tell-all number for every player
The latest essay from Bill James on defense.
Defensive scouting reports and player commentaries on every regular and semi-regular position player in baseball.
New studies on crucial aspects of fielding, including defensive positioning, the Ted Williams shift, bunts, double plays, outfielder arms and catcher defense.
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320 pages, Paperback
First published February 15, 2012
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December 14, 2013
This is a fascinating and very valuable analysis of Major League Baseball players' fielding abilities. Every fielding chance is scrutinized and rated in putting together this tome. There are ratings by position, treatises on fielders and performances. One drawback is that the presentation is somewhat chaotic, and it's not easy to find the positions or the players you might be looking for.
Also, Derek Jeter lovers might want to avoid. He is (rightly, I think) blasted for being a monstrously overrated fielder.
It's also fairly obvious, I suppose, but this volume becomes outdated really quickly.
Also, Derek Jeter lovers might want to avoid. He is (rightly, I think) blasted for being a monstrously overrated fielder.
It's also fairly obvious, I suppose, but this volume becomes outdated really quickly.
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