![]() ![]() FanGraphs’ defensive metrics have him as the best non-catcher in the National League, full stop. Here are the current leaders for Outs Above Average for every position in baseball, not just third base:ĭavis is tied with eight other players, including the two highest-ranking center fielders in baseball and two shortstops. He’s become an excellent defender, and it’s not just our easily misled eyeballs telling us this. He hasn’t just become a defender who can stay out of his own way. He hasn’t just moved from unplayable to playable at third. ![]() Two years after the harsh spotlight was on Davis’ defense, he’s thriving. Regardless, the Astros would have the winning run on base, with an extra out to play with. You have Dave Flemming and Javier López rightfully pointing out that it was a tough play, and maybe an error is charged and maybe it isn’t if the play isn’t made. If Davis doesn’t pick that and fire a laser to first, it’s first-and-third with one out. It’s easy to harp on errors and miscues, but these are the plays that kill a team when they’re not made. ![]()
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