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Baseball Musings
February 25, 2006
The Book on Fielding

The Fielding Bible by John Dewan arrived in the mail today. I just read the Jeter vs. Everett section by Bill James, and it's an excellent analysis of the differences between the two.

Just skimming the book, there are tons of tables measuring varying aspects of fielding. There are great color charts showing where hits landed against each team. There are essays explaining the systems used and comments about the ranked players. In many ways, it has the look and feel of a 21st century Bill James Abstract.

I'll have a complete review in a few days.


Posted by David Pinto at 12:23 PM | Books | TrackBack (0)
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how does all of this analysis compare to UZR?

Posted by: mike at February 25, 2006 01:15 PM

The analysis is conceptually similar to UZR, but actually both simpler and more comprehensive. I haven't been able to put the book down, and you can read my preliminary review here.

Posted by: Keith at February 25, 2006 03:39 PM

jeter vs ADAM everett????

whoa

i'll have to try to find the book and read THAT


- and now we gonna get the usual suspects around here saying how jeter is the best defensive shortstop ever to play baseball and we all prejudice

sigh

and keith - richard hidalgo was an EXCELLENT defensive fielder. too bad he was never a yankee, so he could get him some respect

Posted by: lisa gray at February 25, 2006 03:46 PM
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