Remarkable NFL Rookies

Remarkable NFL Rookies

Dak Prescott (DAL) has no turnovers (0.0% turnover pct on 122 opportunities) in the 4th quarter this season (NFL Rank: 1st of 32 Qualified QBs; League Avg: 3.1%) Most rookie QBs who actually get on the field are mistake-prone (see Carson Wentz and Jared Goff), but...
Remarkable Notes on 5 Free Agent Pitchers

Remarkable Notes on 5 Free Agent Pitchers

Middle of the order hitters (lineup spots 3–5) had a Well-Hit Avg of just .056 (3/54) against Aroldis Chapman in 2016. (MLB Rank: 3rd of 170 qualified RP; League Avg: .166) Chapman inked an unprecedented five-year, $86 million contract with the Yankees to match his...
Remarkable Notes on 5 Free Agent Hitters

Remarkable Notes on 5 Free Agent Hitters

Jose Bautista batted just .226 (55-for-243) on fastballs in 2016. (MLB Rank: 200th of 203 full-time players; League Avg: .283) Joey Bats had a down 2016 season by his lofty standards, with his park-and-league-adjusted OPS falling from 45% above the MLB average in 2015...
How Andrew McCutchen Can Regain His MVP Form in 2017

How Andrew McCutchen Can Regain His MVP Form in 2017

How Andrew McCutchen Can Regain His MVP Form in 2017 Andrew McCutchen is a franchise icon, a former MVP, and arguably the greatest player in Pirates history since Roberto Clemente graced the outfield. But, with the Pirates looking to re-load on young talent after a...