A New MLB Stat Is Finally Giving First Basemen the Credit They Deserve

Katie Woo, Josh Reddick and Erik Kratz examine Baseball Savant’s new first base receiving metric, which has Alec Burleson leading MLB in receiving outs above average ahead of established stars like Freddie Freeman and Matt Olson. Reddick and Kratz explain why playing first base is far more difficult and “terrifying” than it looks, sharing stories about handling unpredictable throws and protecting infielders from errors that rarely show up in the box score. The group discusses why teams continue to undervalue first base defense, how the position has evolved into a landing spot for players whose bats need to stay in the lineup and why elite two-way first basemen deserve more credit. Plus, they examine Burleson’s emergence as one of baseball’s most undervalued players and how finally getting consistent opportunities has allowed him to establish himself with the Cardinals.

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