How much are the Orioles missing Manny Machado? To answer that question in a few words, quite a bit.
According to FanGraphs.com’s Wins Above Replacement totals, Manny Machado was the second most valuable player on the Orioles roster at over six wins. Only Chris Davis and his 53 dongs ranked higher.
In fact, Machado’s 6.2 WAR ranked him tenth overall in the big leagues last season, behind a couple MVPs and a few other All-Stars.
In addition to attempting to replace Machado’s 51 doubles and 71 RBI, the Orioles also also trying to replace his stellar defensive play at third base. The O’s defense recorded the third highest defensive efficiency rating (.701) in the AL last season and the highest fielding percentage (.973) of any big league club. No player had a higher ultimate zone rating than Machado last season.
What’s that? You’re not a believer in UZR? Machado had the most assists of any third baseman in 2013 (355), turned the most double plays (42) and had the highest fielding percentage (.973). His range factor per nine and range factor per game also led the league at his position.
So, yeah, the Orioles are missing Manny Machado a lot. Like, a lot a lot.
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I like the new video posts
They miss Davis’ home runs more .
Graphics are awesome
Jim, you crack me up. Old school BA, HR, RBI guy, you. You have a computer, so you’re not too old school, but your baseball knowledge is lost back in 1975.
Get your head out of the “sandbox”.
You are never too old to play in the sandbox and never too old to wish for more HRs…………..have a great day…………..