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    Statheads Speak: Derek Jeter, You Stink!

    By Posted on 2.19.2008 13 Comments

    Once upon a time, the only fielding statistic listed on the back of baseball cards was fielding percentage, a simple calculation of the number of assists and putouts a player records divided by total chances.

    2.25.2008 at 10:46pm - Comment by tooz

    Jeter has one of the best instincts of any player in the game. Consider the 03 NLCS against Oakland, when he threw Giambi out at home because he was in foul territory between home and first. There is no explanation for his being there than instinct, and not everyone could have made the relay, either. Even Red Sox fans should be able to appreciate that - Nomar does!



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