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Sports Info Solutions @sportsinfosolutions.com · 1d

Over the last 5 seasons Austin Hedges ranks 22nd in innings caught but 3rd in Defensive Runs Saved among catchers.

That's why he keeps hanging around ... he's really good at what he does

Passanthallich @passanthalbot.bsky.social · 1d

@JonHeyman tweeted
Austin Hedges re-signs with Guardians: $4M plus 500K incentives

Sports Info Solutions @sportsinfosolutions.com · 1d

NLCS Game 2 Home Plate Umpire- Gabe Morales

Pitcher-friendly umpire overall

He's pitcher-friendly on outside pitches to left-handed hitters and also pitcher-friendly at the top edge for right-handed hitters

The one spot where he's tough on a pitcher is at the bottom edge for right-handed batters

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Sports Info Solutions @sportsinfosolutions.com · 2d

Brewers-Dodgers Game 1 umpire: John Libka-

He can be tough for pitchers - he calls outside pitches as strikes less often than other umps and - specific to lefty hitters- doesn't call low pitches strikes as often as other umps

One area of pitcher-friendliness is the inside edge.

A Primer on Total Points, Our Total Value Stat for Football

Sports Info Solutions @sportsinfosolutions.com · 2d

ALCS Game 2 Home Plate Umpire: Doug Eddings

Eddings is annually the most pitcher-friendly umpire in MLB, though a little less so this year than in other years.

Red = more strikes than expected
Blue= fewer strikes

Sports Info Solutions @sportsinfosolutions.com · 4d

NLDS Game 5 - Cubs vs Brewers Home Plate Umpire Scouting Report

Chris Conroy’s is slightly pitcher-friendly overall. His most noticeable trait is pitcher-friendly on inside pitches for left-handed batters.

Red = More strikes than expected, Blue=Fewer

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Sports Info Solutions @sportsinfosolutions.com · 5d

Tigers-Mariners ALDS Game 5- Umpire Scouting Report

Alan Porter is a hitter-friendly umpire, though less so than he used to be. He's especially hitter-friendly on the outside edge and at the top of the zone.

If the pitcher is gonna get a favorable call, it will probably come on a low pitch.

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Sports Info Solutions @sportsinfosolutions.com · 5d

Top 5 Offenses - Total Points Per Play

1. Colts
2. Dolphins
3. Seahawks
4. Bills
5. Lions

Top 5 Defenses

1. Broncos
2. Browns
3. Bills
4. Lions
5. Colts

Learn more about our player value stat, Total Points

An explanation of the stat that attempts to best assess football player value.

A Primer on Total Points, Our Total Value Stat for Football

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Sports Info Solutions @sportsinfosolutions.com · 6d

NFL Leaderboard:

Most QB Pressures
1. Aidan Hutchinson 34
2. Will Anderson Jr. 27
3. Nik Bonitto 26
4. Joey Bosa 25
4. Josh HInes-Allen 25
4. Micah Parsons 25
4. Jared Verse 25

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Sports Info Solutions @sportsinfosolutions.com · 6d

NFL Leaderboard:
Most Yards After Contact (Rushing)

1. Jonathan Taylor 328
2. Javonte Williams 300
3. Ashton Jeanty 288
4. James Cook 278
5. Travis Etienne 254

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Sports Info Solutions @sportsinfosolutions.com · 6d

Top 5 Offenses - Total Points Per Play

1. Colts
2. Dolphins
3. Seahawks
4. Bills
5. Lions

Top 5 Defenses

1. Broncos
2. Browns
3. Bills
4. Lions
5. Colts

Learn more about our player value stat, Total Points
www.sportsinfosolutions.com/2020/12/01/a...

An explanation of the stat that attempts to best assess football player value.

A Primer on Total Points, Our Total Value Stat for Football

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Sports Info Solutions @sportsinfosolutions.com · 6d

NFL Matchups To Watch This Weekend

We share these each week in our Statpack, which you can find (and subscribe to) here

sis-football-statpack.beehiiv.com

(All references to rankings are in the context of Total Points Per Play)

* The receiver-secondary matchup will be must see in Duval County on Sunday. Jaxon Smith-Njigba and the 3rd-ranked Seahawks receiving group go up against the 3rd-ranked Jaguars pass coverage unit.

* The 24th-ranked Jets pass blocking unit is up against it facing Nik Bonitto and the 2nd ranked Broncos pass rush.

* The Panthers might want to lean on their run blocking unit, which ranks 3rd in the league. The Cowboys run defense has been middling at 18th.

* The Saints struggling pass rush unit (28th) will face the top-ranked Patriots pass blocking front who are coming off a statement win in Buffalo.

Sports Info Solutions @sportsinfosolutions.com · 6d

Top 10 Teams Overall- Total Points Per Play

1. Colts
2. Broncos
3. Bills
4. Lions
5. Texans
6. Jaguars
7. Chargers
8. Chiefs
9. Falcons
10. Dolphins

That combines offense, defense, and special teams.

Here's our primer on Total Points
www.sportsinfosolutions.com/2020/12/01/a...

An explanation of the stat that attempts to best assess football player value.

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Sports Info Solutions @sportsinfosolutions.com · 6d

Our podcast crew sees the Jaguars at 4-1 and likes them ... to a point. But they're not completely sold on what the Jaguars have done.

@vigmanoncampus.bsky.social weighs in with statistical receipts

Check out the podcast:
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/w...

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Sports Info Solutions @sportsinfosolutions.com · 6d

Brewers-Cubs NLDS Game 4 Home Plate Umpire

Lance Barksdale is an extremely hitter-friendly umpire. You'll most likely notice it on outside pitches (especially to right-handed hitters).

Blue = fewer strikes than expected

Sports Info Solutions @sportsinfosolutions.com · 6d

Phillies-Dodgers Game 4 Home Plate Umpire Scouting Report

Mark Wegner is a hitter-friendly ump, you'll most likely notice it with both left handed-hitters (batter-friendly on inside pitches) and right-handed hitters (low pitches, outside pitches).

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Sports Info Solutions @sportsinfosolutions.com · 7d

New Off The Charts Football Podcast episode

Where do things stand for the Patriots?

Bryce Rossler has thoughts ...

Plus- A look at the Broncos decision making, a Lions-Chiefs preview, and what to make of the Ravens' struggles

LISTEN:
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/w...

Ravens, Bills, Packers Line Injuries Can Have A Major Impact

Sports Info Solutions @sportsinfosolutions.com · 7d

The Ravens got wrecked by Duo

The Bills have allowed 5.6 yards per carry

The Packers were forced into adjustments

On 3 teams impacted by line injuries:
www.sportsinfosolutions.com/2025/10/09/r...

Three teams that entered the season with Super Bowl aspirations are facing challenges dealing with what they’ve lost…

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Sports Info Solutions @sportsinfosolutions.com · 7d

New Off The Charts Football Podcast episode

Where do things stand for the Patriots?

Bryce Rossler has thoughts ...

Plus- A look at the Broncos decision making, a Lions-Chiefs preview, and what to make of the Ravens' struggles

LISTEN:
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/w...

Sports Info Solutions @sportsinfosolutions.com · 7d

I juxtaposed him and Lentz, my error

Sports Info Solutions @sportsinfosolutions.com · 7d

Phillies-Dodgers Game 3 Home Plate Umpire Scouting Report

Mark Wegner is a hitter-friendly ump, you'll most likely notice it with both left handed-hitters (batter-friendly on inside pitches) and right-handed hitters (low pitches, outside pitches).

Sports Info Solutions @sportsinfosolutions.com · 7d

Blue Jays-Yankees Game 4: Home Plate Umpire Scouting Report

Tony Randazzo is a pitcher-friendly umpire. You'll most likely notice it on low pitches to right-handed hitters.