Unfortunately, the Mariners’ infield defense was among the worst in MLB, and they were especially bad when Vargas was one the mound. I found the 10 grounders with the lowest xBA — the ones least likely to be hits based on their exit velocity and launch angle — and I changed those to outs. Not all of these outcomes are bad (Vargas tied with new teammate Jose Ferrer for the second most double plays by a reliever), but it’s far easier to believe in a pitcher who takes matters into his own hands, rather than relying on the bronze hands of fate.
Author: Ryan Blake
Published at: 2025-12-29 21:12:24
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