On Brandon Nimmo and Baseball Prospectus’ new scouting feature

By now most people are familiar with the concept of sample size. We know better than to overreact – good or bad – to what a player does in a game, a series or a week. We know if a guy goes 3-for-4 or 1-for-20, it doesn’t necessarily mean that player is destined for a [...]

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This day in Mets history: May 7th

The Mets have been around for 52 years, and they have had a lot to celebrate.  They won the World Series twice and the National League pennant four times.  But there is more to celebrate than just that, especially on a day like today.  Although it may seem like an average day, the Mets have [...]

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