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sports1 year ago

"MLB 2024: Ranking the Top 100 Players, Breakout Stars, and Pivotal Players"

The third annual MLB Position Player Tiers ranks the top 100 position players in the majors by expected all-around value in 2024, separated into five tiers. The rankings are based on a blend of projections, scouting, expert opinion, and the eye test, with input from over 20 baseball professionals. Notable players in Tier 1 include Freddie Freeman, Juan Soto, and Ronald Acuña Jr. The rankings also feature debates about players' positions within the tiers and projections for the upcoming season.

via The Athletic|
#2024#baseball#mlb
sports2 years ago

"Assessing the 2023 NY Mets' First Half Position Player Performances"

The New York Mets position players have received their midterm report card grades for the first half of the 2023 season. Brandon Nimmo has been consistent and stable, excelling in defense and getting on base frequently. Francisco Lindor has shown impressive power numbers but had a low batting average, which has since improved. Both players have contributed to the team's performance, with Nimmo receiving a B+ grade and Lindor earning an A-.

via Rising Apple|
#baseball#midseason-report-card#mlb
sports2 years ago

"MLB Draft Day 1: Winners, Trends, and Standouts"

The first day of the MLB Draft saw the top five teams prioritize selecting the best players available, regardless of financial concerns or draft pool management. Position players dominated the draft, with shortstops being particularly popular. The new lottery format and Prospect Promotion Incentive picks had a significant impact on team selections. The Miami Marlins took advantage of concerns about high school pitchers and landed two promising arms. This draft is considered one of the deepest in MLB history, and the Seattle Mariners had a successful draft day, selecting three position players with high ceilings. Former Mariners players added to the atmosphere of the event.

via The Athletic|
#miami-marlins#mlb-draft#pittsburgh-pirates
sports2 years ago

"Top MLB Prospects: June Update and Rookie Ball Success Stories"

Elly De La Cruz is incomparable and would be the easy No. 1 overall pick if he were part of the 2023 Draft; Dylan Crews is expected to be the No. 1 overall pick due to his talent and less risk than pitchers; Paul Skenes stands out more among the pitchers than Crews does among the position players; Chase Dollander, Rhett Lowder, and Hurston Waldrep are expected to follow Skenes in the first round of the Draft; Max Clark has better speed and arm strength than Pete Crow-Armstrong and is projected to go fifth in the Draft.

via MLB.com|
#baseball#draft#mlb
sports2 years ago

Rangers dominate Orioles in blowout victory.

The Texas Rangers dominated the Baltimore Orioles in a 12-2 win, forcing the Orioles to use left fielder Ryan McKenna as a pitcher in the late innings. The Rangers have now scored double-digit runs in 13 games this season, the most in MLB, and have tied a franchise record for the best record through 50 games. The team has also forced opponents to use position players as pitchers seven times this season. Rangers third baseman Josh Jung had a standout performance, hitting a one-out triple and a single in the same inning.

via The Dallas Morning News|
#baltimore-orioles#blowout#mlb