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Re: Measuring Defense and the case of Ozzie Smith
I'll add one more thing in defense of Ozzie. Another significant aspect of defense by a shortstop is his ability to turn double plays, and Ozzie was excellent at not just getting the assist on out #1, but in getting the ball to the 2B fast enough and in the right place that out #2 could also be made. Can I demonstrate that… -
Re: Measuring Defense and the case of Ozzie Smith
THE FIELDING ABILITY OF BILL MAZEROSKI If he was indeed the great fielder EVER, then I would expect him to perform LIGHT YEARS better than the players on his own team, and at is own position! During Bill Mazeroski's career, there were 10 different seasons where other 2B on his own team played more than 100 innings at 2B.… -
Re: Measuring Defense and the case of Ozzie Smith
Being the greatest defensive second baseman defensively may not be any more important than being the greatest pinch hitter or middle reliever. You can only guess if Maz is the greatest defensive second baseman, and anyone I state such as Hubbard would be equally as good as a guess....unless we want to start nominating the…
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