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.
16 Comments
Anthony May 23, 2010 12:51
damn straight. jeter is a boos
Anthony May 23, 2010 12:51
boss
Alvaro Fernandez Ravelo May 23, 2010 13:01
Granderson must come back ASAP!
Marcus Thames May 23, 2010 13:04
I’m way worse than that
Ted May 23, 2010 13:14
Marcus Thames drops more balls than puberty.
XtreemIcon May 23, 2010 13:17
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?
bartonbickle May 23, 2010 14:00
Marcus Thames makes Ruben Sierra look like James Anthony Piersall.
E-ROC May 23, 2010 15:05
At least Jeter doesn’t bring his plate struggles to field. Ditto for Tex.
Tyler Durden May 23, 2010 16:44
Jeter has looked like dog shit this year at SS…UZR is meaningless.
bull May 23, 2010 20:09
too cold bro
Matt May 24, 2010 09:30
I’m starting to think this stat is bogus.
Arnold May 24, 2010 09:36
UZR incorporates more than just range. Jeter rarely makes errors, which boosts his UZR.
Thomas Tu May 24, 2010 11:48
LMAO @ Winn’s +56.9.
Ed May 24, 2010 20:38
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.
Peepee Hands May 25, 2010 13:54
Jeter’s range is shorter than his sideburns.
nobody May 25, 2010 19:45
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.