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Jeff Zimmerman

4:13

Still lined for two games tomorrow

4:14

Royals with a pitching change with a runner on 1st

Yuuuu

4:18

Hi Jeff, I'm a fan of sabermetrics from Japan and also a fan of yours. This year's performance by Ohtani was incredible, especially considering his WAR as a two-way player. Do you think this means he's the kind of player who could put up 9-10 WAR at any position?

Jeff Zimmerman

4:21

First, this may be his best-hitting season ever. Most hitters regress downward from their 9 to 10 WAR seasons. Now, he could move to the OF or 1B and see his WAR go up as long as he has replacement-level defense. I'm guessing more 5-8 WAR seasons.

4:22

9-10 WAR seasons are rare

4:23

Only nine hitters with 9+ over the past 10 season with 3 this year.

4:27

Brewers with 2 on and 2 out in the 8th.

Diaz warming up

4:28

Churio up

4:29

Fly out, one inning left

Yuuuu

4:32

Thank you, Jeff. After his phenomenal performance in the last few games, I was surprised to see that he recorded a WAR similar to that as a two-way player. The two-way style is truly mysterious. I look forward to seeing when the next player like this will emerge...

Jeff Zimmerman

4:33

I think someone could be a closer and Ohtani could do that. I think he's close to the HOF right now. The best player in the game

If the Richard Fitts

4:33

Am I crazy to think the Royals have the best one, two punch in the playoffs when it comes to starters?

Jeff Zimmerman

4:35

The Astros and Phillies are close. The Royals is a major step down on both.

4:36

Ferrim hurt

If the Richard Fitts

4:37

Just wanted to say thank you for another season's worth of amazing content! I won my league title this year, and at least some of the credit goes to the fangraphs staff and all of the work that you do. May I also suggest to those who haven't already, to become subscribers. The content is well worth the price! Thanks again!

Jeff Zimmerman

4:39

Congrats and thanks. We continue to try to improve constantly. Our rankings took a major step forward. We'll continue to continue with content starting tomorrow.

Clark Olson

4:41

You have my thanks as well. I really like the FAAB articles.

Jeff Zimmerman

4:41

Thanks Mr. Olson. Good luck to you over the day

4:45

Royals strand two runners, going to the 9th

4:46

Edwin Diaz with no command but within one out of ending the game

4:47

Mets win

4:51

DBacks need one more out

4:52

DBacks win, down to Royals and Braves

4:58

Braves 1 on, no outs

5:02

1 out

5:05

2 outs

runner on first, Albies up

Nick

5:07

Is there any incentive for the Mets and Braves to play these games tomorrow? Why not both forfeit one of the games and save your pitching for the playoffs? Would MLB allow that?

Jeff Zimmerman

5:07

The DBacks might sue like crazy

Royals win

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Stanley Streamer

5:08

Appreciate ya!

Jeff Zimmerman

5:08

Thanks

That's it for today.