Defensive Runs Saved is a staple of advanced metrics in valuing defense in baseball now. Here's how it works and why it's better than your everyday defensive stat.
A defensive measure of wins above replacement, but given only the defensive stats of the player and his position adjustment. For this calculation, we use a replacement level on defense is the league average.
Every March since 2012, sabermetricians have gathered in Phoenix for their own version of spring training: the SABR Analytics meeting, which serves as a showcase.
Defensive Runs Saved is a staple of advanced metrics in valuing defense in baseball now. Here's how it works and why it's better than your everyday defensive stat.
A defensive measure of wins above replacement, but given only the defensive stats of the player and his position adjustment. For this calculation, we use a replacement level on defense is the league average.
Every March since 2012, sabermetricians have gathered in Phoenix for their own version of spring training: the SABR Analytics meeting, which serves as a showcase.
