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Previously on Beyond the Box Score
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Adjusting expted wins for quality of opponent by Stephen Loftus - Beyond the Box Score
Following up on his most recent column on adjusting offensive numbers for the quality of pitching, Stephen moves to using quality of opponents for expected wins.
- Appreciating the greatness of Clayton Kershaw by Alex Kienholz - Beyond the Box Score I thought I knew how good Clayton Kershaw is, but after reading Alex's piece I feel I might have underrated him. We could be watching one of the all time greats if he can continue to produce at this level.
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Mike Trout and the "Super" Cycle by Blake Murphy - Beyond the Box Score
Another day, another record for Mike Trout. Trout became the youngest player to ever hit for the cycle, and he added a stolen base for good measure. Blake does some digging to find out how rare that feat is, and to find about more regarding the history of cycles.
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What if Mariano Rivera did start? by Andrew Ball - Beyond the Box Score
The #StartMo movement made me curious as to what would happen if the Yankees decided to use thier great closer as a starter.
Around the Sabersphere
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Another Sort-Of First for Bryce Harper by Jeff Sullivan - Fangraphs
Not to be outdone by Mike Trout, Bryce Harper turned a ground ball between the second and first baseman into a double. Jeff wonders just how often that happens.
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Pebble Hunting: How Pitcher Age at the Plate by Sam Miller - Baseball Prospectus
Looking for the all important peak ages for pitchers as hitters.
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Visualization: Handedness through history by Dan Lependorf - The Hardball Times
We all look at platoon splits, but I know I personally have never considered the number of left and right-handed batters in the league before. Dan does a good job of showing us the progression over the years.
Around SB Nation
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J.P. Arencibia has 2 walks and 55 strikeouts by Grant Brisbee - Baseball Nation
Grant points out a slightly alarming trend in Arencibia's season. Still, there are some positives including his pace of 37 home runs, 6 walks, and 189 strikeouts.
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Koji Uehara attacks Shane Victorino with violent high five by Marc Normandin - Over the Monster
If you're a Sox fan I'm sure you'll love the fire and passion from Uehara in this GIF. If you're a Shane Victorino fan, you may be mildly concerned for his future safety.
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MLB 2013 Draft: Key Hitters To Know by John Sickles SB Nation Baseball
With the draft rapidly approaching, John gives us a preview of the best hitters available for selection this year.
Outside the Sabersphere
- The secret messages in YOUR video games.
