Twins catcher Ryan Jeffers is a player to watch this year for Minnesota. Jeffers is slated to be the Twins’ backup catcher behind Christian Vázquez, but he is a high-quality backup and I think he is a good enough be a team’s starting catcher. After missing significant time last season due to a thumb injury,…
As we head into the beginning of Spring Training, the Rays have some interesting position battles among their position players. They are only allowed to carry thirteen position players on the 26-man roster. Let’s look at who they have, and who is more likely to make the Opening Day roster. If you prefer video breakdowns,…
Top prospect Oswald Peraza made his long-awaited MLB debut in 2022 and hit .306/.404/.429 in 57 plate appearances. This stat line is extra impressive because Peraza was not getting consistent playing time. Developed as a shortstop in the Yankees’ system, he will be competing for the starting role in Spring Training. There is a lot…
Tanner Houck is one of my favorite pitchers on the Red Sox this season. While he is likely to start the season in the bullpen, I believe that he has the potential to be a starter long-term. If you prefer to watch player breakdowns, check out this video: Overview and Delivery Notes: Houck has a…
The Toronto Blue Jays and their All-Star shortstop Bo Bichette could not come to an agreement on Bichette’s salary for the 2023 season. Bo Bitchette is asking for $7.5 million, and the Blue Jays are offering $5 million. With a $2.5 million gap between proposed salaries, it seems more and more likely that Bichette’s case…
The Seattle Mariners have a strong bullpen heading to the 2023 season. One interesting thing about it is that there are two unique sliders being utilized: the gyro-slider and the sweeping slider. The gyro-slider was seemingly taught to two of the relievers after they were traded to the Mariners. The sweeping slider is utilized by…
With the 2023 MLB season approaching, let’s take a look at where every team stands heading into February and Spring Training. In the list below, I ranked all 30 teams’ 40-man roster from best to worst. I did not consider playoff odds or division standings when ranking teams. Let me know if you agree! Top…
The Tampa Bay Rays signed LHP Jeffrey Springs to a 4-yr $31 million extension. Springs, who is slated to be the Rays number 5 starter this season, was designated for assignment from the Boston Red Sox roster before being traded to the Rays in 2021. In this post, we will walk through what makes Springs…
Coming off of a 100 win season, the Tampa Bay Rays are in a position to be successful again in 2022. With some tough competition in the AL East, it is important that every roster spot is held with the best person who can contribute to the success of the club. With that understanding, we…
Both Carlos Correa and Corey Seager above average offensively. They have good strikeout rates and walk rates. Their quality of contact is also very good, with above average hard hit rates, barrel rates, and expected stats. The differences in plate approach are more telling to how well each player will perform on a long term…