Tag Archives: Yangervis Solarte

Trade Analysis: Yankees acquire another rebound candidate in Headley

by Derek Posted on July 22, 2014 9:31PM EDT

Chase Headley, perhaps the most mentioned name in trade rumors in recent years, is the latest Yankee acquisition in this summer’s trade season. In exchange for a good but not great pitching prospect (Rafael de Paula) and a winter scrap … Continue reading →

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Even in June, 2014 stats don’t tell us much

by Chris Posted on June 15, 2014 9:00AM EDT

#491850037 / gettyimages.com Several players on the Yankees have hit decidedly better or worse than most expected in the preseason. On the unexpectedly good side, there’s Yangervis Solarte, who’s emerged from minor league obscurity to post a 119 wRC+. Meanwhile, Carlos … Continue reading →

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It’s time to start believing in Yangervis Solarte

by Chris Posted on May 15, 2014 1:21PM EDT

#490603721 / gettyimages.com Many of the Yankees’ regulars have scuffled so far in 2014. Carlos Beltran, Derek Jeter, Brian McCann, Brian Roberts, and Alfonso Soriano have all struggled out of the gate, which has held back the team’s offense. Six weeks in, the Bombers rank … Continue reading →

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What can April stats tell us about the Yankees hitters?

by Chris Posted on May 3, 2014 2:00PM EDT

I recently crunched some numbers aiming to figure out the predictive value of various April hitting statistics. By comparing April performances, PECOTA projections, and rest of season performances from the last three years, I developed models that predict how a player … Continue reading →

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Bulls and bears: Yankees’ updated hitting projections

by Derek Posted on April 29, 2014 9:00AM EDT

Last week, Fangraphs’ Carson Cistulli examined some of the most improved pitchers by projected WAR, focusing on the daily updated ZiPS projections in comparison to its preseason forecasts. Today, a similar exercise for Yankees’ position players. By comparing ZiPS’ rest … Continue reading →

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Trying to find meaning in Spring Training stats

by Chris Posted on March 30, 2014 7:53PM EDT

Most baseball fans know that spring training stats mean next to nothing. The sample sizes are tiny and opposing rosters are often filled with guys from double-A. This explains how no-name players like Jon Weber and Jorge Vazquez can put … Continue reading →

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2014 Projections: Second, third, and shortstop

by Chris Posted on February 20, 2014 9:00AM EST

Over the last few days, I looked at the projected stats for the starting pitchers, relievers, catchers, and first basemen in camp with the Yankees this spring. The team’s situations at second base, third base, and shortstop are pretty well … Continue reading →

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