Just how good is Michael Bourn defensively? How does he compare to other Center Fielders in history?
The metrics say that he's been pretty darn good over the last 3 seasons....
Total zone runs above average (Rtot) = 69
Defensive runs saved above average (Rdrs) = 51
Fielding percentage = .993
Only 8 errors
But what do your eyes tell you? I havn't seen anywhere near enough of him to make any kind of judgment. From those who have watched a lot of him, do you get the sense that we are potentially witnessing one of the greatest fielders of all time, regardless of position? And, if so, what makes him so great? Just his speed? Or does he have a great arm? Does he take great routes? Or maybe you think he's overrated? Just looking for some thoughts....
The metrics say that he's been pretty darn good over the last 3 seasons....
Total zone runs above average (Rtot) = 69
Defensive runs saved above average (Rdrs) = 51
Fielding percentage = .993
Only 8 errors
But what do your eyes tell you? I havn't seen anywhere near enough of him to make any kind of judgment. From those who have watched a lot of him, do you get the sense that we are potentially witnessing one of the greatest fielders of all time, regardless of position? And, if so, what makes him so great? Just his speed? Or does he have a great arm? Does he take great routes? Or maybe you think he's overrated? Just looking for some thoughts....
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