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

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

Alex Vigderman 12.01.2020

BaseballJohn Dewan's Stat of the WeekMLB

Stat of the Week: Who Were 2024’s Most Overachieving Hitters

Connor Wong of the Red Sox heads the list. Who else was among the Top 10?

Mark Simon 11.27.2024

Brock Bowers (who has the ball under his right shoulder) runs past a diving defender up the sideline.

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NFL Statistical Leaderboards Entering Week 12

Brock Bowers had a big game last week and now leads all tight ends in Total Points. Who else is at the top of our leaderboards?

Mark Simon 11.21.2024

Dallas Goedert reaches up to make a catch.

FootballNFL

Appreciating The Value of The Tight End

George Kittle, Dallas Goedert, and Taysom Hill really make things happen for their team when they are on the field.

Brett Barnes 11.21.2024

BaseballDefenseMLB

Chris Sale Would Have Been Even Better If Not For His Outfield Defense

Chris Sale overcame a lot to get to where he was in 2024, including some of the defense behind him.

Mark Simon 11.20.2024

Two pictures- In one, Dustin Pedroia throws to first base to try to complete a double play while a Yankees player slides into him. In the other, Ichiro, in a Mariners uniform, makes a throw from the right field fence.

BaseballDefenseJohn Dewan's Stat of the Week

Several Standout Defenders Join Hall of Fame Ballot

The Hall of Fame ballot was already loaded with great defensive players. But a bunch more just became eligible in 2024.

Mark Simon 11.19.2024

Scouting Report High-velocity fastball with nightmare fuel splitter Good slider, shape may need refinement Could maybe add a sinker or cutter

BaseballMLBNPB

Roki Sasaki Scouting Report (Updated!)

"Sasaki's ceiling is as high as any pitcher and while he’s not a finished product he has true ace potential and the chance to be one of the best pitchers in baseball."

Brandon Tew 11.18.2024

Jamarr Chase makes a catch well ahead of any other player and sprints with the football

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NFL Statistical Leaderboard Entering Week 11

Ja'Marr Chase's 264-yard outburst against the Ravens leapt him to the top of the wide receiver Total Points rankings. Who else ranks high in our specialized stats?

Sports Info Solutions Staff 11.15.2024