Before we get started, I’d like to thank my boss, editor and friend Brandon Funston for the freedom and confidence in me to take on these types of studies — without honestly knowing what, if anything, ...

Attending a baseball game is — by the accounting of time, money and proximity — the most invested a fan can be in their team. In other ways, though, showing up to an MLB contest in person can leave ...

When journalist John Harwood asked ESPN’s Jeff Passan a simple question–why batting average has become a less-meaningful measure of a hitter–he probably didn’t expect a masterclass on modern baseball ...

With a weekend left in the regular season, the .300 hitter appears as close as ever to extinction. Only six qualifying American League players reside above that longtime benchmark. Just one member of ...

Early-round decision between Bobby Witt Jr. and Luis Arraez highlights how fantasy managers protect batting average without sacrificing category balance. Bobby Witt Jr. provides early-round batting ...

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Batting average was a priority for Andrew Benintendi when he first broke into the major leagues in 2016. He batted .312 in the minors on the way to his debut. Going into his ...

In many of my articles leading up to the 2026 fantasy baseball season I have talked about roster construction for Roto leagues. While I often fail in this practice in my own drafts, I can give out ...