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James Shields Day: The Pickoff
I’ll just say it: James Shields hates base runners. I know, all pitchers do. But Shields hates them more than the average pitcher. Since 2006, James Shields is 20th in total amount of pickoffs, with 14. That may not seem … Continue reading
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James Shields Day: The Feast
Not all workhorse pitchers are the same. Too often, the term innings eater is thrown about for anyone who devours outs, but that term ignores quality. Being a pitcher who eats innings that are equitable to pabulum like McDonalds isn’t … Continue reading
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James Shields Day: The Games
Invented by Bill James, the statistic known as “game score” is a quick and easy way to see how well a pitcher performed on a given day. Starting with a score of 50, a pitcher is awarded points based on … Continue reading
James Shields Day: The Changeup
The 2011 version of James Shields is representative of a pitcher’s evolution. Adapting to the pitching backwards or pitching 2.0 method, the 29-year-old uses a cocktail of pitches to set up opposing batters. Although Shields has matured as a pitcher … Continue reading
James Shields Day: The Stats
There are a few ways to judge a pitcher’s legacy. The best is to go off gut feeling and scattershot memories … nah, I’m playing. No matter how you slice it, though, James Shields is one of the finest tossers … Continue reading
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