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LA Angels: 1 reason Jared Walsh is a successful defensive first basemen

Los Angeles Angels first baseman Jared Walsh (20) dives to first to force out Kansas City Royals shortstop Nicky Lopez (8). Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports

Luke Hooper of Fangraphs recently studied the depth that first basemen play off of the base and how it correlates to the amount of plays a team’s first baseman can make during a game.

He dove into LA Angels first baseman Jared Walsh in particular, sighting why he’s able to cover so much ground on the right side.

Jared Walsh is so effective as a first baseman for the LA Angels due to his quickness.