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Continuing with the defensive metric theme of this weeks graphs, today we analyze the correlation between the Error component of UZR and unearned runs.

Expanding on yesterday's graph of the day, today we examine whether or not Range Factor correlates to defensive production any more than fielding percentage.

Fielding percentage is not a good statistic to use when valuing defensive contributions, as the sabermetric community well knows. Still, many people don't understand - not only is fielding percentage a poor representation of fielding, there is no correlation between a high Fld.% and a high UZR.

A comparision of the defensive numbers for the All - Star game starters.

Look at the defensive numbers for the 2008 National League Playoff Teams

Looked at defense of 5 players, Derek Jeter, Edgar Rentaeria, Jimmy Rollins, Miguel Tejada, and Orlando Cabrera that played shortstop from 2002 to 2008.

Sweet visual comparison of the best (Tampa Bay) and worst (Texas Rangers) defensive teams of 2008.

A look a how age affects the defensive abilities of infielders, broken down by position and componen skills - range, error rate, and turning double plays.

The Cardinals middle infield defense is slumping. I thought defense never slumps?

Continuing with Sky's Saber-Friendly Blogging 101 Series, this installment will focus on an issue of baseball sabermetrics that is likely gaining popularity not only on the internet but major...