Comments on: All Time All Mariner Roster: Center Field

By: Jeff Nye

Jeff Nye — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 18:03:04 +0000

There might be. Let us know what you find!

By: Hendufan

Hendufan — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 17:53:15 +0000

There’s no evidence that protection, as we usually think of it, has a significant effect on batter performance.

Is there evidence that it doesn’t? If so, could you point me to it?

By: DMZ

DMZ — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 18:44:00 +0000

There’s no evidence that protection, as we usually think of it, has a significant effect on batter performance.

By: Hendufan

Hendufan — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 18:35:30 +0000

I’d give ‘93 the nod over ‘97 if only due to Griffey’s ‘97 performance being enhanced by hitting in front of Edgar. He didn’t have that kind of protection in ‘93. Just putting the awesomeness of the performances in a bit more context.

By: Evan

Evan — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 19:10:36 +0000

it’s important to remember our roots, and maintain the map interpretation skills that got us here.

After all, what happens if you’re ever a contestant on Mantracker?

By: Matt the Dragon

Matt the Dragon — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 22:04:00 +0000

DON’T DIS THE COMPASS!!

And on a Mariners blog too!

By: skyking162

skyking162 — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 17:47:27 +0000

Fielding percentage for infielders might border on better-than-nothing. But fielding percentage for outfielders, who barely accumulate any errors over the course of a season and often get them for throwing, is a complete waste.

Pizza Cutter over at Statistically Speaking (MVN) is working on a TotalZone-like rating system based on retrosheet data, but including more ratings of fielding, like OF arm and double-play ability. No large sets of data available yet, but it should be good for historical fielding once Pizza’s done.

By: Jeff Nye

Jeff Nye — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 21:37:25 +0000

That, too.

Aaaaaanyway, Richie Sexson (thankfully) never played center field for the Mariners, so let’s get back on topic.

By: gwangung

gwangung — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 21:23:16 +0000

Being tall helps with catching throws, yes; but doesn’t make up for slow feet, a glove of stone, or not being left-handed.

Or being able to catch the ball when it’s thrown to you….

By: Jeff Nye

Jeff Nye — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 20:56:47 +0000

I think the consistent line has been that people massively overstate that particular aspect of defense at first base.

Being tall helps with catching throws, yes; but doesn’t make up for slow feet, a glove of stone, or not being left-handed.