Do You Believe in Glove?

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In another post there was a discussion about the improved defense this year. Some posters attributed it to some replacements being better fielders than the regulars they replaced.

But it may not be just the players. It could also be the new system.

Through a combination of increased emphasis on analytics — resulting in shifts — better communication and improved players, the Mets have been a success story defensively this season. In each of the previous four seasons, the Mets were negative in defensive runs saved, never ranking better than 24th in MLB, as computed by The Fielding Bible. They entered Monday with 35 runs saved, which was tied for second in MLB, behind only the Rays.

“I think overall there has been a lot of improvement in individuals,” said Scott, who arrived last offseason from the Red Sox, where he was heavily involved in building the analytical team. “That's part of getting your defense better is getting the guys you have being better and identifying where they need work and then having creative coaches like Tony Tarasco being able to work with a Brandon Nimmo and figuring out ways to kind of tap into that upside.”

https://nypost.com/2021/06/07/mets-grand-plan-has-turned-around-their-defense/https://nypost.com/2021/06/07/mets-grand-plan-has-turned-around-their-defense/



Whatever the reason, improved defense has greatly contributed to the team's success this year.

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