For an MLB player, value has two elements: Production: A player can be considered valuable based on how well they perform on the field. Alternately, as advanced statistics and analytical tools emerge, a player can be considered valuable based on their underlying elements — stuff, mechanics, plate approach, command, etc. Both of these metrics, traditional […]
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Good for 80 Games
The Brewers are in the midst of a stunning September surge, one that could potentially find them playing themselves out of a 2017 Top 10 draft pick and — better yet — finding another MLB role from their pile of future values. This surge is stunning because thus far it’s come against the World Champion […]
Game 130 Recap: Pirates 3 Brewers 1
Four runs, all on solo shots: three for Pittsburgh, one for Milwaukee. You sweep some, you get swept by some. Best Play: The first time through the Brewers order, Ivan Nova allowed a lone hit and picked up a pair of strikeouts. Jonathan Villar assured he wouldn’t have as smooth a trip the second time. On the second pitch […]
Game 97 Recap: Brewers 7 Diamondbacks 2
If you’re into home runs, this was the game for you. All but one of the seven runs scored by the Brewers came off the long ball, and some of them were truly towering shots. And, the Brewers who hit these bombs aren’t your usual suspects: neither Ryan Braun, Jonathan Lucroy, nor Chris Carter hit a […]
Game 92 Recap: Brewers 9 Pirates 5
TL;DR The Brewers won their 40th game of the season Wednesday night, putting in a solid day’s work to breeze past the Pirates, 9-5. Chase Anderson failed to reach the fifth inning for the fourth time in five starts, but the bullpen slammed the door shut while Milwaukee’s offense continued to pour it on. TOP […]
Nelson, Davies, Anderson: The Importance of Mediocrity
Jimmy Nelson is currently 27 years old. Thus far in his career he’s pitched to a 5.08 DRA in 2014, 4.94 DRA in 2015, and 4.95 DRA thus far this season. While some have noted that Nelson has struggled this year, this is probably the pitcher he is, and will be going forward. A slightly […]
Game 76 Recap: Dodgers 6 Brewers 5
Tl;dr: Chase Anderson put the Brewers in an early hole and the Dodgers bullpen held off a late Brewers rally to win 6-5. Top Play (WPA): Though they lost, the top play of the game belonged to the Brewers. Specifically, the top play was Ryan Braun’s double in the third inning, which scored both Keon […]
Chase Anderson’s Platoon Split Has Killed Him
The Brewers traded Jean Segura this offseason for two reasons: With Orlando Arcia ascending and Jonathan Villar snagged from the Astros, they didn’t really need him anymore, and the Diamondbacks were willing to pay a hefty price for his services. Isan Diaz, Aaron Hill, and Chase Anderson — a prospect and two established (to different degrees) major […]
Game 59 Recap: Brewers 4 Athletics 0
Chase Anderson carried a no-hitter into the sixth inning and the Brewers never looked back after an early-inning outburst, beating the A’s 4-0. Top Play (WPA): With two outs in the bottom of the fourth, the Brewers had a 2-0 lead and runners on second and third when Jonathan Villar, one of the league’s hottest […]
Game 39 Recap: Brewers 4, Cubs 2
Tl;dr: Chase Anderson took a no-hitter into the eighth inning before losing his shutout and complete game in the ninth, but the Brewers hung on to win 4-2. Top Play (WPA): Jonathan Lucroy 4th inning solo home run which made the game 1-0 Brewers (.133) Worst Play (WPA): Dexter Fowler strike out to end the 6th […]