Improved hitting? Check. Improved pitching? Check. But when calculating the Milwaukee Brewers’ success in 2017, don’t forget about improved defense.
This past week, the Society of American Baseball Research (SABR) issued its first Defensive Index rankings (SDI) for the season, based on games played through July 9, and Milwaukee’s players made a strong showing.
According to SABR, these rankings account for roughly 25 percent of the selection process used in determining each season’s Gold Glove winners and also contributes in determining Platinum Glove Award winners.
The Defensive Index is compiled from different fielding metrics and incorporates a myriad of categories.