Dewan: The decline of an elite defender
From SABR member John Dewan at ACTA Sports on January 12, 2017:
In 2010, Alexei Ramirez saved 20 runs as a defender playing shortstop for the White Sox. He ranked 3rd in Major League Baseball behind only Alex Gonzalez (26) and Brendan Ryan (24). This past season, however, he was the worst shortstop defensively in all Major League Baseball costing his teams (Padres and Rays) 20 runs. In fact, counting all defensive positions, he only finished ahead of three players overall, Andrew McCutchen in center field (-28 Defensive Runs Saved), J.D. Martinez in right field (-22), and Robbie Grossman in left field (-21).
Here are Alexei Ramirez’s DRS numbers and rankings among shortstops for every season since 2010
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Originally published: January 12, 2017. Last Updated: January 12, 2017.