Now that we’re one-third of the way through the season, sample sizes have become larger and data from 2016 carries more weight (Robin Ventura, this means you can take Jimmy Rollins’ .618 OPS and stick it on the bench). Plate appearances for regulars are creeping above 200 and almost every starting pitcher has broken the 50 IP mark.
Statistical sites like Fangraphs, Brooks Baseball, and Baseball Savant are incredible resources for baseball fans. In fact, sometimes I wonder how many hours a day I would spend browsing these sites if I didn’t have a job, wife, and newborn son. As an excuse to spend more time rummaging through baseball data over the weekend, I present to you the first installment of The Stat Dozen, brought to you by Casey's Donuts. Just kidding, but they do have amazing donuts.
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