southsider2k5 Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 Mark Simon @msimonespn Most Defensive Runs Saved - SS (AL) Andrelton Simmons 18 Francisco Lindor 17 Troy Tulowitzki 10 J.J. Hardy 6 Hanser Alberto 6 Tim Anderson 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ron883 Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 Is tulo that good or do you think his numbers are a fluke? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiliIrishHammock24 Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 So over the course of the full season, he's probably around 10 DRS then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigsoxhurt35 Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 That's pretty good not to mention his defense could very well get a lot better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScootsMcGoots Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 Wasn't Anderson's defense considered a liability when they called him up? If memory serves, then this statistic is quite the nice surprise. I for one think Anderson will be the Sox top all-around player for the next few years, regardless of the direction they decide to take. You know Anderson is sticking around, and he is something to get excited about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chitownsportsfan Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 QUOTE (Scoots @ Nov 8, 2016 -> 09:14 PM) Wasn't Anderson's defense considered a liability when they called him up? If memory serves, then this statistic is quite the nice surprise. I for one think Anderson will be the Sox top all-around player for the next few years, regardless of the direction they decide to take. You know Anderson is sticking around, and he is something to get excited about. His range played much better in MLB than it did in the minors (speed of the game and all that) and he cleaned up most of the arm and footwork issues he had in the minors that led to a lot of errors. I don't think he'll ever be an elite defender, just doesn't have the quick rocket arm, but he can easily be a plus defender at SS for the next decade. That's pretty damn good for a guy that also projects as an asset with the bat. If he puts up 4 fWAR next season I'll be a very happy man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigsoxhurt35 Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 Also need to remember he never played on great infields in the minors. I think that has something to do with struggles for infielders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted November 9, 2016 Author Share Posted November 9, 2016 QUOTE (SouthSideSale @ Nov 8, 2016 -> 09:48 PM) Also need to remember he never played on great infields in the minors. I think that has something to do with struggles for infielders. I don't think that is nearly as big of a deal as it used to be. The quality of facilities has gone up a lot around the country in the last generation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Nov 8, 2016 -> 11:54 PM) I don't think that is nearly as big of a deal as it used to be. The quality of facilities has gone up a lot around the country in the last generation. BHam's ballpark is brand new right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jose Abreu Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Nov 8, 2016 -> 10:30 PM) BHam's ballpark is brand new right? Yes, as is Charlotte's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted November 9, 2016 Author Share Posted November 9, 2016 QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Nov 8, 2016 -> 10:30 PM) BHam's ballpark is brand new right? 2013 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSox59 Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Nov 8, 2016 -> 09:54 PM) I don't think that is nearly as big of a deal as it used to be. The quality of facilities has gone up a lot around the country in the last generation. Maybe, but Tim himself said its made a big difference for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
credezcrew24 Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 I didn't watch a whole lot of games after Tim was called up, but I remember watching 2 where he completely missed tagging second on a routine double play. Based on that I think his footwork around second needs a lot of work and that kind of thing probably doesn't factor into DRS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiliIrishHammock24 Posted November 10, 2016 Share Posted November 10, 2016 QUOTE (credezcrew24 @ Nov 9, 2016 -> 01:21 PM) I didn't watch a whole lot of games after Tim was called up, but I remember watching 2 where he completely missed tagging second on a routine double play. Based on that I think his footwork around second needs a lot of work and that kind of thing probably doesn't factor into DRS. You are correct, he did have what felt like 4 or 5 plays I can remember where you had to watch a reply to find out if he actually stayed on 2B or not. He did have choppy footwork there, but that's just reps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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