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Introducing the Quality Quality Start for Evaluating MLB Starting Pitchers

The traditional Quality Start goes back several decades. A Quality Start is awarded to a starter when he pitches AT LEAST 6 innings AND allows 3 earned runs OR LESS. But it has limits. That’s why we’ve created the Quality Quality Start or QQS. We use it to find the best starting pitchers, the pitchers who truly impact their team’s chances to win a game.

Analyzing Cricket Matches for Betting: Tactics and Game Plans

Cricket is an enthralling platform for both players and fans due to its dynamic characteristics, as well as the strategic intricacies involved. Cricket betting is a universe where enthusiasts venture beyond the confines of this field to put their skills into predicting results. To comprehend the intricacies of analyzing cricket matches while betting, one must dive into the tactics and game plans that develop throughout these riveting encounters.

Harlond Clift

Best Third Baseman for Each Decade

Of the third basemen who were standouts in baseball history for a stretch of time, Clift may be the most unrecognized. But, for about ten seasons, toiling at the bottom of the American League standings, Clift was a valuable player, with no glaring weakness.

Miguel Cabrera: A Legacy Beyond The Diamond

Miguel Cabrera’s ascent to baseball stardom began with a dream debut for the Florida Marlins in 2003, immediately marking him as a player to watch. His early days were characterized by a blend of raw talent and the promise of greatness, encapsulated by his remarkable entry into the MLB with a walk-off home run.

Jose Reyes and Garry Templeton

Time Twins: Shortstops Garry Templeton and José Reyes

Both José Reyes and Garry Templeton were switch-hitting shortstops with speed and a strong arm. Both were good base stealers and both led the National League in triples a number of times. Both established themselves as stars in their early 20s, but each also had a knack for controversy.

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America’s Pastime Conspicuously Absent in Several Sports-Rich States

Passionate, loyal fanbases. Massive stadiums and arenas. Storied athletic traditions. Several states in the U.S. boast enviable résumés when it comes to college and professional sports. Yet one glaring omission remains on their otherwise stellar sports culture report cards — the lack of a Major League Baseball franchise to call their own.

The Evolution of Analytics in Baseball and Esports

This article aims to comprehensively examine how analytics have evolved within these two distinct yet interconnected domains. For baseball fans and esports enthusiasts alike, understanding this evolution’s intricacies offers a glimpse into the future trajectory of competitive strategies and practical insights that can be applied to enhance one’s engagement with these sports.

The Road to the Majors: Balancing College Baseball and Academic Commitments

College baseball and schoolwork can be hard to balance. It’s not just about managing time; it’s about combining passion and duty, dreams and reality. This article will go into detail about how difficult this balancing act is and how aspiring big leaguers can stay on track on both paths.

History of the Designated Hitter Rule

The Designated Hitter (DH) rule in Major League Baseball has been a subject of debate and discussion since its inception in 1973. The introduction of the DH marked a significant departure from traditional baseball strategy and has sparked ongoing conversations about the role of pitchers in batting lineups.

Adrián Beltré was an entertainer who happened to play baseball

Adrian Beltré was an entertainer who happened to play baseball. He had a playful sense of humor, and in the three primary cities in which he played, Beltré became a fan favorite. One of the singular unique players of his generation, Beltré never forgot that he was playing a game.