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The Astros shortstop is destroying baseballs and his own team at the same time.
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Studies suggest we can't rely on pitch location, which is important but fickle. Maybe we are asking too much.
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His legendary plate discipline took a turn for the worse during the second half of last season.
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The six-time All-Star and 2010 NL MVP announced his retirement on Wednesday. His legacy is more than just his on-field performance.
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Best of 2024Best of 2024: One Fastball Isn't Enough
Why throw just one fastball when you can throw two or three?
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The mustachioed man with the power arm is returning the Pirates to relevance and providing Pittsburgh fans a reason to believe that better days are ahead.
Best of 2024Best of 2024: Not All Steep Swings Are Created Equal
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AL
| BAL | CHW | ATH |
| BOS | CLE | HOU |
| NYY | DET | LAA |
| TBR | KCR | SEA |
| TOR | MIN | TEX |
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| MIA | CIN | COL |
| NYM | MIL | LAD |
| PHI | PIT | SDP |
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| 1.Aaron Judge | 11.2 |
| 2.Bobby Witt Jr. | 10.4 |
| 3.Shohei Ohtani | 9.1 |
| 4.Juan Soto | 8.1 |
| 5.Gunnar Henderson | 8.0 |
WAR
WPA
ERA
| 1.Cade Smith | 2.7 |
| 2.Griffin Jax | 2.6 |
| 3.Mason Miller | 2.3 |
| 4.Ryan Helsley | 2.3 |
| 5.Emmanuel Clase | 2.2 |
