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MLB Power Rankings: Where every team stands in the new year
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Way-too-early 2025 ranking: 26. The A’s augmented an underrated offensive roster with several pitching additions, including Jeffrey springs and Luis Severino. They could win 75 games in 2025.
Every NBA Team’s Most Underrated Player For The 2024-25 Season
2023-24 Season Statistics: 16.0 PPG,8.7 RPG, 3.6 APG, 1.2 SPG, 0.8 BPG. Jalen Johnson is emerging as a pivotal, yet often overlooked, piece for the Atlanta Hawks in 2024-25. Known for his athleticism and versatility, Johnson has quietly developed into a dynamic two-way forward, capable of defending multiple positions while providing a spark in transition.
All Arsenal football club players: 2025
Stats by season for Arsenal players in the 11v11 football database. Select season: 2024-25; 2023-24; 2022-23; …
Player A S G P Y R Position; 37: Nathan Butler-Oyedeji: 0: 1: Midfielder/Forward: 33: Riccardo Calafiori: 13: 5: 2 5:
Vinnie P. Sacrifice Flies and Statistics
Us Italian-Americans are selfless, salt-of-the-earth sorts. Vinnie P. proved it by logging 13 sacrifice flies last season — the most by any player since 2016 (Francisco Lindor, 15) and just six shy of Gil Hodges’ 1954 record. And he did it despite missing the last month of the season with a broken right thumb. He even returned ahead of schedule, in time for the playoffs, because that’s just the kind of team player he is.
Oh, amid all that sacrificing, Pasquantino hit 19 homers with 30 doubles and drove in 97 runs.But I don’t think we’ve seen the best of him yet.
remember,when he debuted in 2022,we saw pasquantino slash .295/.383/.450 in 298 plate appearances, but he tore his labrum during the 2023 season and successfully returned last year, only to break the thumb. A fully healthy 2025 could be his time to truly shine, as he limits strikeouts at an excellent rate (12.2% of plate appearances).
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Nearing his 36th birthday, Rojas is not an everyday shortstop. The Dodgers are planning to start some guy named Mookie Betts there this season. But if you asked a casual fan to list as many Dodgers as they could without looking at the roster, I’m guessing it would take a while to get to Rojas’ name, if he even comes up at all.
It says something, though, that he was presented by the World Series champs’ players and coaches with the 2024 Roy Campanella Award as the player who best embodied the spirit and leadership of the late Hall of fame catcher.
Though Rojas profiles best as a utility type at this point, he can still get the job done at a premier defensive position. His 11 Outs Above Average were OPS+ (113) of his career. So here’s a little love for the respected veteran.
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Not gonna lie: With the parameters in place, there wasn’t much to work with here. The Rockies’ excellent hot corner defender Ryan McMahon was our third baseman on this imaginary team each of the last two years, but he had to go and be named an All-Star in 2024 (congrats, Ryan!). so even though Burger basically split his time between the infield corner spots with the Marlins last season and probably won’t be playing much third in his new home in Texas, he’s been a third baseman for much of his career and we’re going to salute him here for a couple reasons.
The first is that Burger’s 63 homers over the last two seasons match the totals of José Ramírez and Corey Seager for 15th-most in the Majors, which most people probably don’t realize. (That Burger provides his power evenly against righties and lefties is an added bonus.)
The second reason, which is not getting nearly as much attention as it should, is that he has hit exactly .250 in each of the last three seasons. You might remember that slugger Khris Davis, amazingly, hit exactly .247 every season from 2015-18, while qualifying for the batting title in each of those years. Unluckily, Burger did not qualify for the batting title in 2022 (183 plate appearances), but, look, I’m trying to fill out a team here, and Burger’s chase of his fourth consecutive .250 season is the kind of thing that can put butts in the seats down the stretch.
Though MLB Network’s “Shredder” system was kind enough to include Ward among the top 10 left fielders this year, his spot way down at No. 9 still does not reflect his performance for the Angels. So I’m leaving him in the left field spot he occupied on this fake team one year ago.
Despite missing a good chunk of 2023 after taking a fastball to the face, Ward has been worth 7.6 Wins Above Replacement, per Baseball-Reference, over the last three seasons. That ranks seventh among those who have logged at least half of their games played in left field.
Ward’s 117 OPS+ in that span is tied for fifth among qualified left fielders (and is actually identical to the OPS+ put forth by Brewers rookie sensation Jackson Chourio in 2024). Last season, Ward joined Aaron Judge, Juan Soto, kyle Schwarber and Riley Greene as the only players in MLB to rank in the 80th percentile or better in expected weighted on-base average and barrel and chase percentage. And defensively, he had the fourth-most OAA in left among qualifiers in that three-season span from 2022-24. He’s a vital — and underrated! – cornerstone for an Angels team trying to contend.
Hey! Another A! First name JJ! Last name Bleday!
I just broke out in song, as Bleday, the fourth overall pick in the 2019 Draft by the marlins (who later traded him to the A’s), just broke out on the field. He was also the center fielder on the 2024 All-awardless Team, so he’s having one heck of an offseason when it comes to receiving imaginary hardware.
Editor: Michael Wacha recently secured an All-Star spot or similar accolade? Considering his performance this year and over teh recent seasons,what makes him a strong candidate?
Guest: Michael Wacha has indeed put forth an notable performance.This year, he notched a record of 13-8 with an ERA of 3.35 in 29 starts. His 2024 season was strong enough to earn him a three-year, $51 million extension with the Royals. Over the last three seasons, Wacha has posted a 128 ERA+, which ties him with Framber Valdez for the 12th-best mark among pitchers with at least 200 innings pitched. This kind of consistency is undeniably noteworthy and makes him a strong candidate for recognition.
Editor: Can you provide more context about Wacha’s career background? How has it influenced his current success?
Guest: Certainly. Wacha was a first-round pick by the Cardinals in 2012 and won the NLCS MVP in 2013. His career has had its highs and lows,including periods as a back-end starter and struggles with the Mets and Rays post-free agency. Despite these challenges, he has shown remarkable resilience and has now settled into his prime with the Royals, posting career-best metrics in his early to mid-30s.
Editor: What specific improvements has Wacha made recently that have contributed to his success?
Guest: Last year, Wacha’s low opponent hard-hit rate (32.2%) and best line drive rate (23.5%) of his career were standout achievements. His Fielding Independent Pitching (FIP) mark of 3.65 was also his best in seven years. These improvements reflect a deeper understanding of his business and more effective pitch sequencing, which has certainly solidified his spot as a reliable starter.
Editor: How has Wacha’s age and maturity influenced his recent success?
Guest: At 33 years old, Wacha is showcasing a steady betterment with age. He seems to have figured things out and is performing better then ever. His ability to refine his pitch selection and focus on exactly what hitters are struggling with illustrates a maturity that’s often lacking in younger pitchers.
Editor: Switching gears, can you elaborate on the context in which Tyler Holton emerged as a key player for the Detroit Tigers during the playoffs?
Guest: Absolutely. The Detroit Tigers employed a “pitching chaos” strategy in the 2024 MLB playoffs, which involved using various pitchers in different roles to keep the opposing team off balance. Tyler Holton was a pivotal part of this strategy. He served as an opener, multi-inning starter, bulk reliever, and even closer, showcasing his versatility and effectiveness. With a 2.19 ERA and 0.78 WHIP over 94 1/3 innings, Holton played a crucial role in the team’s approach even though he primarily functioned as a reliever.
Editor: Given the significance of Holton’s performance, do you think he deserves more recognition than he received?
Guest: Without a doubt. Holton’s 195 ERA+ over the last two seasons trails only a few elite relievers like Tanner Scott, Emmanuel Clase, and Ryan Helsley, all of whom were All-Stars in 2024. While Holton did his best work in the second half of the season and thus did not receive the same level of acclaim, his ability to limit walks and hard contact with a deep arsenal makes him a deserving candidate for recognition.
Editor: The Tigers’ strategy in the playoffs faced some challenges. Can you discuss how holton’s role fit into this approach?
Guest: The “pitching chaos” strategy was designed to exploit the Guardians’ weaknesses, particularly thier struggles against left-handed pitching. Holton’s versatility and effectiveness as a reliever were essential to this plan. However, his role in Game 1 of the ALDS demonstrated the unpredictability and challenges of this approach. Despite Holton’s flat performance in that game, his contributions throughout the season highlight the complexities and demands of modern pitching strategies.
Conclusion:
Guest: Michael Wacha’s consistent performance over recent seasons, coupled with his career progression and recent improvements, makes him a strong candidate for All-Star recognition. Tyler Holton’s versatile and effective role in the Tigers’ “pitching chaos” strategy during the playoffs underscores his value and deserving status for broader recognition. Both players offer
