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The Greatest Giants Hitters

Posted on December 23, 2014 by Charles Johnson

So, I did this sort of meaningless baseball thing — not for the first time and not for the last. Here’s what I did: I looked at the Giants position players who were Baseball Reference Wins Above Replacement leaders for … Continue reading →

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Which Cardinals Hit the Giants?

Posted on September 12, 2014 by Charles Johnson

The St. Louis Cardinals rank with the San Francisco Giants as the most successful franchises in the National League. Whether by pennants or World Series championships or Hall-of-Famers, both franchises have been more successful than their competitors in the league. … Continue reading →

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The Declining Workload of Starting Pitchers

Posted on July 25, 2014 by Charles Johnson

In 1903, New York Giant Joe McGinnity pitched 434 innings. Last season, Madison Bumgarner led the Giants in innings pitched, throwing 201 1/3 innings. This is the second-lowest total ever from a Giant team-leader in a non-strike season. (Matt Cain … Continue reading →

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Constructing a Team of Players Who Have Been Both Braves and Giants

Posted on May 2, 2014 by Charles Johnson

Tonight the Giants start a three-game series against the Atlanta Braves. To mark the occasion, I’ve utilized Baseball-Reference’s multi-franchise tool and compiled a team out of the guys who played for both the Braves and the Giants. In the case … Continue reading →

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Pitcher Injuries in Historical Context

Posted on March 25, 2014 by Charles Johnson

There seems to be an impression out there that pitchers get hurt today more than they ever did before. Every time a high-profile pitcher gets hurt — this spring it’s been Kris Medlen and Brandon Beachy of the Atlanta Braves … Continue reading →

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