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Ten Components of Defensive Runs Saved

Range and Positioning System – measures range and positioning
OF Arm Runs Saved – measures outfielder arms
GDP Runs Saved – measures double play ability
Bunt Runs Saved – measures ability to field bunts
Good Play/Misplay Runs Saved – measures the run impact of good plays and misplays that are not accounted for in other components of Runs Saved
Catcher Stolen Base Runs Saved – measures the catcher’s ability to control the running game
Pitcher Stolen Base Runs Saved – measures the pitcher’s ability to control the running game
Adjusted Earned Runs Saved – measures the catcher’s handling of pitchers
Strike Zone Runs Saved – measures the number of extra strikes drawn by a catcher because of his framing ability.
Shift Runs Saved – Measures team’s ability to defend when using a defensive shift

Here’s a grid showing which methodologies are used for which positions:

Want to know the leaders in Defensive Runs Saved for every year going back to 2003? Simply Click Here or on the image below:

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Curious how good Matt Chapman is at fielding balls hit down the line? Check the numbers out here.

How about Mookie Betts’ year-by-year Defensive Runs Saved total? You can find that here.

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