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FIRST BASE WIZARD: The Stat That Proves Nick Kurtz Is a Defensive Weapon
Baseball finally has a way to measure one of the most overlooked skills on the diamond: receiving the baseball at first base. In Episode 3 of The Lab, Aidan breaks down Baseball Savant's new first-base receiving data, explaining how Outs Above Average works, why the numbers aren't perfect, and why simply looking at the overall leaderboard doesn't tell the whole story. From scoops and low throws to high and wide throws, Aidan digs into what actually makes a first baseman elite at turning bad throws into outs.
Then comes the part A's fans will want to hear: Nick Kurtz is already among the best…
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