All UZR (ultimate zone rating) calculations are provided courtesy of Mitchel Lichtman. Over the past 20 to 30 years our standards for what we expect major league players to produce has dropped so much. Started Saturday at 03:30 PM, By as Active Spin. Statcast pointed out that outfielders naturally have stronger arms than infielders because they have to make longer throws, so Arraez's arm strength is skewed. Does Aaron Rodgers have a strong arm? Among players with over 1000 throws, Buxton has the team's highest arm strength rating (91.2 MPH) and the highest max arm speed (101.4 mph). Plenty of interesting players like Povich, Seth Johnson, Beavers, Wagner, Fabian, maybe some of the international free agents starting to develop too, plus there are always some you don't see coming. Cincinnatis infielders had one player really stand out with his arm Jose Barrero. I wonder if his arm would play up at 3B with the different throws. I imagine this was pretty close to that. An Arm rated in the 71st percentile is demonstrably better than average. 3. If youve been a fan of the Cincinnati Reds over the last few years then you probably have plenty of memories of Aristides Aquino firing lasers out of his right arm to various infielders, too. 259: Jim Russell Talks Disappointing End to Padres Season, Battery Power Podcast Episode 383: Amid the holiday quiet, Braves News: Mike Soroka, Tyler Matzek return, several non-tenders, more, Giants vs. Packers: 3 causes for concern in Week 5, Flashback Friday: Jets defeat Packers to send Giants to playoffs in 1981, Film Room: Myles Jack, Like Steelers Defense, Provides Uneven Performance In Loss To Jets, Chris Hoke: Steelers Would Be 4-0 Right Now With Healthy T.J. Watt, Scouting Report: Bills Offense Loaded With Firepower. So they used the average of a given percentage of their top throws (the percentage varies by position) to find the numbers they are using. Unless the Reds spend this off season, unlikely it seems, Id hang on to AA, Fairchild, and Friedl, shopping Fraley & Senzel for whatever theyd bring. Grissom, who has played more on the left side of the infield during his time in the minors, would likely see his arm number improve with a move off second. Luis Arraez might be underserved at first base As long as he continues like he has so far for the Reds, I am going to keep reminding folks not to be so busy and caught up looking for (potentially) greener grass on the other side of the hill. For example, Fraley has a .06 WAR while Fairchild has a .7 in 148 fewer plate appearances. He's been writing about baseball since 2006 (contributions formerly at The Athletic and currently at Baseball America). Then again, the counterargument is that the strongest throwers often get converted into pitchers, leaving a weaker subset behind. Dougs comments essentially echo what Epstein said in that interview. Maybe he rotates positions depending on who the Reds can come up with to platoon with Fraley, i.e. Major League players who are the worst should be hitting around .230. But if he can pull up his splits vs LHP in the .650 OPS territory even then I think he can stay an every day player. I would argue that none of them are limited to LF. You might expect to see him ranked higher given his size, but if you watch him regularly, you know that he tones it down to make accurate throws like this one. All rights reserved. Speaking of baiting, this play by Julio Rodrguez was prime example of the skill. How Bad Did the Twins Need Andrew McCutchen? Winning more games with better outfield wall padding. Hes had scores of different coaching across his 12 seasons as a pro. time of a pitcher's first movement or pitch release. I think his 2021 was a peak year so I dont think hell match that again. Call it ridiculous faith but I still think there is a button or two to push so as to bring out all that talent that I just KNOW is there. The measurements for the infielders isnt quite as cut and dry. Still have a gut feeling. There are no real takeaways here as mentioned above, arm strength is just one of many factors that goes into a players overall defensive profile. His AAA numbers are far better than his results at lower levels indicating he made an adjustment that helped out big-time prior to the 2019 season. In fact it's not even close to true. By Kris Willis @Kris_Willis Oct 25, 2022, 12:00pm EDT Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images We are going to wrap up our Statcast series with a look at one of the newest metrics available. Im not disregarding that with the lack of power/offense on this team. haha The potential is scary. How hard, in miles per hour, a pitch is thrown. I would suspect that his number would go up had he spent more time at shortstop or third base. This metric doesn't really account for that as is implied by the statement the Twins' shifts may have played a part in the results. produces a result. Byron Buxton continues to be one of baseball's best defenders Since the demands of each position grouping are different, the averages and qualifiers are different as well. At long last. those in the top 10 percent of a player's sample. A range-based metric of skill that shows how many outs a xBA measures the likelihood that a batted ball will Minnesota's injury situation forced the Twins to be creative with the team's defensive alignment in 2022. Different mechanics. Given that there is no rulebook definition of "a throw where the player is trying hard," and many non-competitive lobs are captured, we have elected to take the average of the top portion of a player's throws. Vaughn Grissom (77.2 mph) and Ozzie Albies (75.2 mph) are both well below the league average of 81.0 mph for second baseman. Statcast refers to the spin that contributes to movement Baseball Is Life: What If We Were a City of Ls? According to the Statcast arm strength leaderboard among shortstops, Swanson comes 48th out of 50 while Turner is 26th. Minnesota's defensive alignment might have impacted his totals this season, so it will be interesting to see how Correa fares as he continues to age. The likelihood that coaching is the problem is remote. The data in this article isn't for the 2022 season its for the last 3 seasons combined. That's because the energy you generate from your lower body transfers up to . It isnt hyperbole to say that this is one of the most impressive throws youll ever see. Few fans may be able to identify the Twins player with the best arm strength, but Gilberto Celestino has one of baseball's best arms. lol. Currently, arm strength data covers the 2020 through 2022 seasons, but a few observations stand out from Minnesota's data. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. Hes played internationally. All Rights Reserved. the games can be unwatchable sometimes and i do feel more has to be done than just banning the infield shift and making the bases larger and i feel the league would be open to the idea. On 10/17/2022 at 12:29 AM, Andrew Bryz-Gornia said: On 10/16/2022 at 2:00 PM, Andrew Bryz-Gornia said: 4 Surprising Observations from Minnesota's Arm Strength Leaderboard. Curt is the guy. The hitting coaches at each level arent the only ones who can teach hitting either. Against RHers, hes only .246 with a sub .800 OPS. Current: It is important to point out that having a stronger arm doesnt actually mean you are guaranteed good results. https://nypost.com/2022/10/12/the-show-theo-epstein-discusses-his-future-mlb-rule-changes/, https://www.redsminorleagues.com/cincinnati-reds-prospect-rankings/, Richie Martin, Alex Young sign with the Cincinnati Reds for 2023, Five prospects invited to spring training by the Cincinnati Reds, Reds land top international prospect Alfredo Duno. Aquino using OPS+ disappears down at 63. Of note is this positional adjustment chart: 0 RF. Base-to-base Time: How much time, in seconds, . How fast, in miles per hour, a ball was hit by a batter. The feats of Roberto Clemente immediately jump to mind. As some here have noted, I still think theres something in Aquino. They also confirm what we already knew in that Ozuna has no business seeing time in any outfield at this point in his career. Its extremely difficult to make a play on a short hop while trying to get a tag down. He is young but got serious play in '21 (when he WAS a rookie and one that essentially jumped from AA), and was a pretty standard fixture this year. How fast does a throw need to be to turn a double play or nail a runner at home? It is always fun to see things that challenge our viewpoint. In my perfect world, the Reds would sign Benintendi and start the year with an outfield of LF Benintendi, CF Fairchild, RF Fraley/Senzel platoon, and Friedl would be the 4th/5th outfielder. Its a good read. And he still makes brutal mistakes (mis-directed throws, and some of the worst base-running I've ever seen from a fast runner in my decades of watching baseball). pitch. 1 overall for outfielders 97.9 mph with a max of 101.5 mph. Im not sure about you, but Ive been eagerly awaiting the release of Statcast arm strength data for a while now. Fairchild: Arm: 70%, Sprint Speed: 91% To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. Celestino - just needs to use his arm strength wisely and hit cutoffs more often. WRT Barrero, sending him to AAA would be the obvious move, except theres a good chance the Reds will want both ELDC and McLain at AAA. Correa was 4th in average velo and max velo for short stops with at least 300 throws in 2022. And that where Arraez absolutely sucks. The Reds bring in multiple extra coaches each spring. There is a lot of good information in his article including an idea of what to actually make of this data. I dont think anyone is that convincing. This is how Statcast comes up with their data: Statcast position player arm strength metrics are available beginning with the 2020 season. Surprised to see Ortiz at #99, was expecting them to sneak Mayo in there in the 90s. The potential low budget names of FA outfielders and catchers and back end starters are an interesting list as well as forecasts of non-tenders and potential AAA assignments to underachievers( Barrero). That ranks even better than Carlos Correa, who posted an 88.0 mph total in his first year with the Twins. Even with the extreme shift, GBs would easily get by him. All major league baseball data including pitch type, velocity, batted ball location, It is no surprise that Pirates rookie Oneil Cruz (93.9 mph) tops the shortstop leaderboard by a wide margin. Which young player should we be the most optimistic about going forward? At Baseball Savant. To MLBs Film Room! It leaves little room for error. 16 hours ago. In the age of Bjorn Borg, Boris Becker, Agassi, etc. I suspect that if there were a way to measure accuracy along with arm strength, that Harris would likely be even closer to the top. Statcast Statistics Player Batting 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | All MLB.coms Mike Petriello announced the inclusion of arm strength leaderboards for all positions at Baseball Savant at the end of September. raw numbers and as a measurement against average. Statcast attempts to account for this. Im not sure there is a better baiter in the league than Judge. Yeah I think this confirms that Story is not playing SS again. Parker Hageman Right fielders throw the hardest, and first basemen the softest. and play-by-play data provided by Sports Info Solutions. I am so tired of people saying if only he could hit .230 Come on.. .230 is terrible. Arraez had no need to let it rip playing 2B and 1B this year. Now if only they could hit. Id bring Casali back as backup catcher in 2023 and MLB manager 2024. In that term, it is kind of like a pitcher that can throw 100 mph, with no command. With Sano probably gone, and with Buxton, Kiriloff, and Larnach healthy (I hope) I'd like to see him DHing and leading off almost every game. It will be interesting to see how the SS situation gets sorted out. So, if arm strength were the determining factor for a 40-man slot, Aquino & Barrero would be home free. I love Mullins, one of my favorite current Orioles, but unfortunately he is best suited as a platoon player. Then again given Fairchilds past history with the Reds, maybe he is the guy who gets flipped for a reliever because somebody else actually wants him . I'd like to see him DHing and leading off almost every game. Statcast About Statcast. He frustrates me too. tobacco spit, nut cup grabs, choking up with two strikes, and everyday ballplayers. Thats also considering that the loss of the shift will likely get him on base a bit more. According to those stats you mentioned AA must be super human. A new Statcast thing! Nate Eaton, Kansas City Royals (no. Plenty of shortstops and third basemen have laser-rocket arms, too. I know. A table displaying leaders in Statcast metrics such as Sweet Spot % (SwSp%), Barrels, Exit Velocity (EV), Batted Ball Distance (DST), Projected Home Run Distance (HR-DST), Launch Angle (LA) and Batted Ball Events (BBE) . +7 2B. Cody Christie is a Twins writer and content contributor. and, on certain types of batted balls, Sprint Speed. Wow, I had the impression that Correa had the best arm strength. Latest Twins coverage from our writers Jump is a Statcast metric that shows which players have Seeing arm strength numbers on broadcasts will add interesting insight and context to games. The top of the list is someone named Nate Eaton, who is apparently an outfielder for the Kansas City Royals. 25 overall). Powered by Invision Community, Image courtesy of Neville E. Guard-USA TODAY Sports. Celestino definitely has a good arm, but that is only as useful the smarts about where to throw it. * Click on a player to see more information about their specific events including videos of plays if available. Odds & lines subject to change. Your previous content has been restored. Yesterday at 01:58 PM, Copyright 2023 DiamondCentric Luke Weaver signs with the Cincinnati Reds for 2023. How quickly, in seconds, a catcher can get the ball out These totals won't surprise those who have followed Buxton since he was an amateur. Statcast refers to the spin that contributes to movement According to MASN article announcing his signing, " According to Statcast, he ranked in the top five percent of MLB in strikeout rate (12.1%) and whiff rate (14.4%)." They want to win more games and keep improving. I held my hand up for the Reds fans and said Here, here!. Earlier this season, MLB began posting data about players' defensive arm strength. Really I dont remember seeing it when they play LF. From there, I set out to find concrete examples of players near the top of leaderboard making accurate throws to nail runners between second base and home. Some of the best opportunities for a guy to make a play with his arm come after a misread, when he has overestimated his chances of making a play with his glove. Arm strength is the first step in being a great thrower from the outfield, but that doesnt mean you can discount the importance of accuracy. Athletically, hes at his peak, and its not about unlocking his athleticism; its an issue with skill. Your link has been automatically embedded. How hard, in miles per hour, a fielder throws the ball. First up for him seemed to be cutting the number of pitchers on the roster from 13 back to at most 12 and possibly even 11. Cody Christie Yes, many people would like Arraez as a DH. The second is the overall leaderboard which can be sorted by position. How much spin, in revolutions per minute, a pitch was What Were the Mariners Thinking With Robbie Ray Move in Game 1. further rule changes may be necessary to reset the balance. Please enter a valid email and try again. Throughout baseball, only two players had a throw with a higher velocity in 2022. Statcast calculates this number by. Weak defense and not being fundamentally sound is also playing a big part in losing. The old school management and feel of the game situational play from Brian Snitker and the Braves reigned last year. AZ, CO, CT, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, (select parishes), MD, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY, CA-ONT only.Eligibility restrictions apply. However, a healthy Jorge Polanco is a better player in the field, on the bases, and at the plate. Acuas overall play in the outfield this season wasnt as good as what we saw pre-injury, but these arm strength numbers show that at least one tool is still there. Everyone is throwing 96+ and shifts and spray charts. I can explain Arraez's arm strength. able to make a catch on an individual batted ball. Knowing that Carlos Correa's top 5% of 2022 throws averaged 88.0 MPH just doesn't feel impressive, likely because we're used to pitchers hitting 95+ MPH with ease nowadays. For the worst I might add in both instances, Just the other night Will Smith for LA lines one to right-center with 2 outs in the 9th, but the CFer was shifted that way and was waiting on it. Its a quick move and the perfect one for attacking a grounder you need to make a throw on. The next highest infielder is Sergio Alcantara, who is 24th. 26. Maybe you wind up being right, but the current analytics suggest otherwise. Statcast defines a 'hard-hit ball' as one hit with an Crawford is a bit higher at 19 while Correa is at #6. by Retrosheet. He has never finished lower than third on the MLB pop time leaderboard since Statcast launched, and 2019 was his fastest season yet. MLB recently released Statcast data about players' defensive arm strength. Statcast should be used much more to evalute defensive skills & increase more the value of defensive WAR. Does Tom Brady have arm strength? Baseball Savant. Both Aristides Aquino and Tyler Naquin come out with above-average arms. Interesting article even though the eyeball test was pretty much on the mark for Barrero and Aquino being outstanding and everyone else average or below. The first time I saw a guy on the infield make a throw that I knew was different was Shawon Dunston. Fraley isnt average by these numbers, even on the Reds. He looks to be an above average defensive OF and baserunner. He had the highest batting average on balls in play of all major league hitters with 100 or more at bats, at .420, swung at the highest percentage of balls outside the strike zone of all NL batters, at 46.2%, and swung and missed at an MLB-leading 21.7% of the pitches he saw. Leave a COMMENT and start the discussion. the ERA scale, A measurement of a player's top running speed, expressed "feet per second in a player's fastest one-second This could have a lot to do with Norby being a second round pick I suppose. His awareness and feel around the short porch in Yankee Stadium allows him to fool runners into thinking they have a shot at second base. Started 17 hours ago, By Maybe we should be trying him out as a pitcher.. Love your article, Cody. 18 overall). The flaw in this data, as others have pointed out, is that guys don't need to unleash cannons on every throw. velocity and launch angle. Frazier's defense is considered above average as well. The average outfield throw from Ozuna was 79.2 mph and his max was 83.6 which ranks 154th out of 155 qualified players. Next season, it seems likely for Arraez to be moved around to multiple defensive positions, but his arm is better served away from first base. For Albies that isnt terribly surprising as his range is his best defensive trait. What a pleasure to watch playoff baseball, I got a trial $17.50 offer from Sling to get the TBS, FS1 and ESPN feeds this year (which I will cancel at the end of the month when rates double with little else worth watching on that service). Each of the throws I highlighted today has something in common in addition to their impressive speeds: they all ended up right over the bag or plate. Saturday at 03:30 PM, By Given that there is no rulebook definition of "a throw where the player is trying hard," and many non-competitive lobs are captured, we have elected to take the average of the top portion of a player's throws. Its a pretty neat little tool, so if youre interested, hit the link above and check it out. Celestino isn't 'basically a rookie' any more. Joined Mar 28, 2020 Messages 6,175 Reaction score 2,998 Points 113. Out of 50 shortstops who made at least 100 throws, Swanson comes in at No. He had a 123 OPS+ in 2020 (93 PAs) and a career OPS+ of 92 versus Barnhart a 75 OPS+ in 2020 (110 PAs) and a career OPS+ of 85. Austin Rileys 83.7 mph average comes in slightly below average for third baseman. My guess would be Buxton & Correa 1 & 2. His defensive numbers didn't fare well at the season's start, with him ranking 9th among AL shortstops in SDI. I would suspect that his number would go up had he spent more time at shortstop or third base. Below I am going to take a look at some things I found interesting when looking at the Braves list. Maybe ownership stuck its nose into the situation? Correa is a classic shortstop. Of all the players in the league with at least 100 throws in 2022, he ranks first on the arm strength leaderboard with an average throw of 98.1 mph. Only Corey Dickerson has a worse mark averaging 76.6 mph. Anderson also ranked in the 65th percentile in barrel rate and in the 61st percentile in terms of hard-hit rate. the fastest reactions and most direct routes in the Defensive data has continued to improve, especially in the Statcast era. 1 overall for outfielders 97.9 mph with a max of 101.5 mph. The leaders are almost all outfielders, with the exception of ONeil Cruz the Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop is 9th overall, at 94.0 mph. There is a lot of good information in his article including an idea of what to actually make of this data. How much spin, in revolutions per minute, a pitch was Austin Rileys 83.7 mph average comes in slightly below average for third baseman. But a player still has to do what's best for the team, and what's best for the team is to have its least-skilled fielder serving as DH. Crawford is a bit greater at 19 whereas Correa is at #6. That isnt because of his arm strength, but his good first step, range and overall athletic ability. 1. Now with the shift banned, it'd be disasterous with Arraez at 2B. His glove is going to be really valuable there now that the shift has been banned. You can keep tabs with him on twitter @dougdirt24. Because throwing isnt just about arm strength accuracy also plays a big role when it comes to outfield throws. That doesnt leave a lot of playing time at SS. MORE FROM TWINS DAILY Everyone else was below-average in their overall score. Friday at 11:27 PM, By Correa's excellent. It is no surprise that Pirates rookie Oneil Cruz (93.9 mph) tops the shortstop leaderboard by a wide margin. I really believe we are headed into a major dead ball era in baseball and the league knows it. 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