Tag Archives: Dave Bancroft

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

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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The Great Infielder Left Off the Lists

“Frisch can knock down more balls with his elbows, knees, chest and head, and by dint of his fleet recovery throw out the runner, than any nine men we know.” – Philadelphia sportswriter Gordon Mackay, 1924 We’ve finished our examination … Continue reading

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The Best Fielding Shortstops

For the last spot on the infield, we’re examining the best three-year peaks of defensive play by Giant shortstops, as measured by baseball-reference.com’s rfield. I explained my methodology here, and we’ve previously looked at catchers, first-, second– and third basemen. … Continue reading

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Giants Who Cracked the Opening Day Lineup Most

Who are the Giants who got the most starts on Opening Day?  As you would expect, it’s a pretty elite group.  To get to start on opening day, year after year, a ballplayer has to be pretty special.  Here are … Continue reading

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