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June 16, 2009
Pitches Per Out - 2008

Which batters made the pitcher work the most last year?

Here are the 2008 pitches-per-out leaders among players with 400 or more plate appearances:

RankNamePitchesPAOutsP/PAP/OutP/27Outs
1.Jayson Werth21744823084.517.06191
2.Jack Cust26175983804.386.89186
3.Adam Dunn28156514094.326.88186
4.Milton Bradley20375102973.996.86185
5.J.D. Drew18994562824.166.73182
6.Jason Giambi24295653624.306.71181
7.Chris Iannetta16894072524.156.70181
8.Hanley Ramirez28656934284.136.69181
9.Chipper Jones19905342983.736.68180
10.Albert Pujols24586413703.836.64179

And the trailers:

RankNamePitchesPAOutsP/PAP/OutP/27Outs
204.Ross Gload14364183003.444.79129
205.Emil Brown15414383223.524.79129
206.Miguel Tejada23626664953.554.77129
207.Pedro Feliz15714633343.394.70127
208.A.J. Pierzynski19045704073.344.68126
209.Carlos Gomez21116144573.444.62125
210.Robinson Cano21246344633.354.59124
211.Alexei Ramirez16665093663.274.55123
212.Bengie Molina18125694023.184.51122
213.Yuniesky Betancourt18605904393.154.24114


Download the data for 2008 here.


June 10, 2009
Pitches Per Out

Which batters make the pitcher work the most? One way to measure this is by pitches per plate appearance. But there is a big difference between working a 9-pitch walk and working a 9-pitch groundout. The best hitters make the pitchers throw a lot of pitches, and don't use up one of their team's outs in the process.

Here are this year's leaders among players with 100 or more plate appearances, through June 9th:

RankNamePitchesPAOutsP/PAP/OutP/27Outs
1.Joe Mauer688158824.358.39227
2.Kevin Youkilis8541901044.498.21222
3.Joey Votto645151834.277.77210
4.Manny Ramirez484120634.037.68207
5.Chase Utley9772391344.097.29197
6.David Wright10342431444.267.18194
7.Russell Branyan9032151264.207.17194
8.Ben Zobrist7321771034.147.11192
9.Adam Dunn10672461514.347.07191
10.Prince Fielder10522531514.166.97188

And the trailers:

RankNamePitchesPAOutsP/PAP/OutP/27Outs
286.Josh Anderson394118873.344.53122
287.Adrian Beltre8402461873.414.49121
288.Jose Lopez8182331843.514.45120
289.A.J. Pierzynski5861821323.224.44120
290.Cesar Izturis5211591183.284.42119
291.Jeff Francoeur7582301733.304.38118
292.Eric Byrnes5621701303.314.32117
293.Yuniesky Betancourt6221921463.244.26115
294.Ty Wigginton5221611263.244.14112
295.Bengie Molina6732151643.134.10111


A pitcher facing an entire lineup of guys like Joe Mauer, Kevin Youkilis, Joey Votto, and Manny Ramirez would have to throw well over 200 pitches a game, while a pitcher facing Bengie Molina, Ty Wigginton, Yuniesky Betancourt, and Eric Byrnes would finish with under 120!

You can download the full data here, which includes all players with at least 1 PA.


April 5, 2009
2009 Projections Updated

Baseball Dope final team and player projections for 2009 have been posted. Visit the Projections page.

2009 Projected Leaders:

AL Batting Average: Magglio Ordonez, Detroit, .324
NL Batting Average: Chipper Jones, Atlanta, .338
AL Wins: CC Sabathia, New York Yankees, 16-8
NL Wins: Johan Santana, New York Mets, 17-8
AL Home Runs: Miguel Cabrera, Detroit, 33
NL Home Runs: Ryan Howard, Philadelphia, 40
AL Saves: Joe Nathan, Minnesota, 42
NL Saves: Heath Bell, San Diego, 36
AL Stolen Bases: Jacoby Ellsbury, Boston, 46
NL Stolen Bases: Jose Reyes, New York Mets, 54
AL Strikeouts: Scott Kazmir, Tampa Bay, 203
NL Strikeouts: Tim Lincecum, San Francisco, 239
AL OPS: Miguel Cabrera, Detroit, .939
NL OPS: Albert Pujols, St. Louis, 1.012
AL ERA: CC Sabathia, New York Yankees, 3.16
NL ERA: Jake Peavy, San Diego, 2.82

April 1, 2009
Top 20 Free Agents - Update

Here is an update on the top twenty free agents who had not signed until recently -- or still haven't signed.


1. Manny Ramirez
His fearsome hitting skills are matched only by his fearsome contract demands. He has already turned down the Dodgers' offers of $45 million over two years and $25 million over one year.
Update: The Manny saga is over. Manny and the Dodgers finally came to agreement on a 2-year, $45 million contract.
Manny Ramirez Batting
YearAgeLvlLgTmGABRH2B3BHRRBIBBSOSBCSBAOBASLGOPS
200836MLBTOT153552102183361371218712430.332.430.6011.031

2. Adam Dunn
Remarkably consistent for a power hitter, Dunn puts up 40 home runs a year, no more, no fewer. He'll also contribute well over 100 walks, and even more strikeouts.
Update: Signed with the Washington Nationals for 2 years, $20 million.
Adam Dunn Batting
YearAgeLvlLgTmGABRH2B3BHRRBIBBSOSBCSBAOBASLGOPS
200828MLBNLTOT158517791222304010012216421.236.386.513.898

3. Orlando Hudson
Always a defensive star at second base, Hudson has become a real asset at the plate as well.
Update: The Dodgers have acquired his services for $3.4 million plus incentives that can make the deal worth up to $8 million total.
Orlando Hudson Batting
YearAgeLvlLgTmGABRH2B3BHRRBIBBSOSBCSBAOBASLGOPS
200830MLBNLARI10740754124293841406241.305.367.450.817

4. Orlando Cabrera
Steady defense, good average, occasional power, some walks, and some steals...what more can you ask for from your shortstop?
Update: The A's were happy to sign him to a 1 year, $4 million deal.
Orlando Cabrera Batting
YearAgeLvlLgTmGABRH2B3BHRRBIBBSOSBCSBAOBASLGOPS
200833MLBALCHA161661931863318575671196.281.334.371.705

5. Ben Sheets
When healthy, Sheets is an ace. He was healthy last year, but teams still seem wary.
Update: He wasn't healthy after all. Sheets had elbow surgery and will miss much of the 2009 season.
Ben Sheets Pitching
YearAgeLvlLgTmWLWin%SVGGSCGShOIPHRERHRBBSOERAWHIP
200829MLBNLMIL139.5910313153198.1181746817471583.091.15

6. Randy Wolf
Wolf proved himself healthy by not missing a start last year and put up good strikeout numbers.
Update: The Dodgers signed him for 1 year, $5 million plus up to $3 million in incentives.
Randy Wolf Pitching
YearAgeLvlLgTmWLWin%SVGGSCGShOIPHRERHRBBSOERAWHIP
200831MLBNLTOT1212.5000333311190.11911009121711624.301.38

7. Braden Looper
Looper had a second successful season as an inning-eating grounder-inducing starter, improving on his ERA and strikeout-to-walk ratio.
Update: Looper is now a Brewer, with a 1 year, $4.75 million contract that includes a mutual option year.
Braden Looper Pitching
YearAgeLvlLgTmWLWin%SVGGSCGShOIPHRERHRBBSOERAWHIP
200833MLBNLSTL1214.4620333311199.02161019225451084.161.31

8. Juan Cruz
The best power reliever still looking for a job, Cruz has struck out 158 batters over the last two years while allowing only 79 hits.
Update: The Royals stepped in and signed him for 2 years, $6 million.
Juan Cruz Pitching
YearAgeLvlLgTmWLWin%SVGGSCGShOIPHRERHRBBSOERAWHIP
200829MLBNLARI401.00005600051.2341715531712.611.26

9. Bobby Abreu
Abreu's batting average and walks have slipped a bit, but he still scores 100 runs and drives in 100 runs like clockwork. He gives some of those back on defense, which is scaring away some potential suitors.
Update: Signed by the Angels for 1 year for about $5 million. The Phillies' signing of Raul Ibanez for $30 million, which looked terrible at the time, just continues to look worse and worse every day.
Bobby Abreu Batting
YearAgeLvlLgTmGABRH2B3BHRRBIBBSOSBCSBAOBASLGOPS
200834MLBALNYA15660910018039420100731092211.296.371.471.843

10. Ivan Rodriguez
Rodriguez can still contribute solid defense and a decent average, which is more than some teams are getting from their catchers.
Update: Pudge has signed a one year deal with Houston for $1.5 million plus up to $1.5 million more in incentives.
Ivan Rodriguez Batting
YearAgeLvlLgTmGABRH2B3BHRRBIBBSOSBCSBAOBASLGOPS
200836MLBALTOT115398441102037352367101.276.319.394.714

11. Mark Grudzielanek
Update: No one is sure where Grudz will end up.
12. Garret Anderson
Update: Anderson will play left field for the Braves for $2.5 million plus incentives. He will likely platoon with Matt Diaz.
13. Joe Crede
Update: He is now a Twin, with a deal worth $2.5 million plus incentives that can raise the value to $7 million.
14. Pedro Martinez
Update: Pedro is still hoping for $5 million or more in guaranteed money. If he wants to sign, he will have to settle for a contract for much less guaranteed money and more in incentives.
15. Nomar Garciaparra
Update: Nomar has signed with the A's, and may get significant time at third base if Eric Chavez's injury woes continue.
16. Jim Edmonds
Update: Edmonds has not garnered much interest.
17. Ken Griffey Jr.
Update: The Mariners have made their fans happy by bringing The Kid back. His deal is worth between $2 million and $4 million depending on incentive and attendance bonuses.
18. Joe Beimel
19. Dennys Reyes
20. Will Ohman
Update: Reyes has signed with the Cardinals for 2 years, $3 million. Beimel is now a Washington National for 1 year, $2 million. Ohman is now a Dodger for $1.35 million plus incentives and a team option for 2010.
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