A Look at the Defense, v1
Sunday, May 23, 2010 at 12:34 pm by SJK
Bringing back a NoMaas feature from last season, we examine how each Yankee is tracking defensively, according to UZR/150. UZR/150 measures how many runs above or below average a fielder would be at that position over the course of 150 games
As a team, the Yankees have a +5.0 UZR/150, 4th best in the AL. As usual, the Rays are first with +8.0.
UZR is not a fan of Robinson Cano, as this is the third straight year he comes in as a below-average 2B. He may play second like he's Skip to My Lou, but UZR remains unimpressed. It is worth noting, however, that Revised Zone Rating (of Hardball Times fame) puts him 4th best in the AL, while leading 2B with 14 plays made outside his zone.
The Jeter defensive renaissance continues, although he's been dinged a tad on his range.
damn straight. jeter is a boos
boss
Granderson must come back ASAP!
I’m way worse than that
Marcus Thames drops more balls than puberty.
I know those numbers aren’t indicative of Pena’s true defensive skills, but for the moment, why are both Russo and Pena on the team? They do the exact same thing, except Russo hits a little. I gotta think it’ll help for the next week or so to get Pena out of there for Golson, then demote Golson when Grandy returns. Is Pena out of options?
Marcus Thames makes Ruben Sierra look like James Anthony Piersall.
At least Jeter doesn’t bring his plate struggles to field. Ditto for Tex.
Jeter has looked like dog shit this year at SS…UZR is meaningless.
too cold bro
I’m starting to think this stat is bogus.
UZR incorporates more than just range. Jeter rarely makes errors, which boosts his UZR.
LMAO @ Winn’s +56.9.
This was my favorite feature from last year. Glad it’s back.
I’m impressed that Granderson saves 19.9 more runs on average than the next injured guy. Beltran doesn’t have shit on Granderson.
Jeter’s range is shorter than his sideburns.
UZR is really quite innaccurate for small sample sizes, and not nearly as reliable a metric for defense as the metrics developed for offense and pitching. I’d take all of these numbers with a very large grain of salt.