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Jason Heyward's declining ground ball rate is a good sign that he is beginning to turn things around at the plate. Ben Jedlovec looks at how large shifts in ground ball rates are affecting other hitters this season.

Story | Conversation | May 19, 2012

Ben Jedlovec looks at fielders who are affecting certain pitchers' bottom lines, such as Derek Jeter and Matt Kemp.

Story | Conversation | May 11, 2012

How are the Blue Jays succeeding despite Jose Bautista's slump? Amazing defense.

Story | Conversation | May 04, 2012

Now that Baseball Info Solutions is tracking the "pop times" of every MLB catcher, Ben Jedlovec lists the five fastest and five slowest catchers when it comes to attempting to throw out base stealers.

Story | Conversation | April 21, 2012

Ben Jedlovec looks at certain players who have a rare ability to generate more hits than expected when they put the ball in play, such as Adrian Gonzalez, David Freese and Ian Desmond.

Story | Conversation | April 13, 2012

Ben Jedlovec provides his list of three contenders whose defenses could cost them a postseason berth, and three contenders whose defenses are good enough to help them earn a trip to the playoffs.

Story | Conversation | April 06, 2012

Ben Jedlovec of Baseball Info Solutions uses advanced metrics to determine the 10 best defensive players in baseball.

Story | Conversation | April 01, 2012

Mets fielding is projected to rank 28th in MLB in 2012, according to John Dewan and Ben Jedlovec of the Fielding Bible Volume III. According to their press release: Using the metric "Defensive Runs Saved" for each position on all 30 teams and s...

Ben Jedlovec used Baseball Info Solutions' defensive metrics to break down this year's best and worst defensive free agents.

Story | Conversation | November 07, 2011

Ben Jedlovec used Baseball Info Solutions' defensive metrics to break down the worst Gold Glove selections.

Story | Conversation | November 02, 2011

Image courtesy: Ben Jedlovec, Baseball Info SolutionsImage from earlier this season shows the difference between Brett Gardner and other left fielders.Brett Gardner got robbed. There is one statistical justification for Royals leftfielder Alex Gor...

Ben Jedlovec of Baseball Info Solutions lists the five players who are the biggest defensive liabilities for playoff teams.

Story | Conversation | September 29, 2011

Ben Jedlovec of Baseball Info Solutions makes the case for why Jacoby Ellsbury should win the AL MVP award.

Story | Conversation | September 24, 2011

Ben Jedlovec of Baseball Info Solutions writes that the Philadelphia Phillies' defense has been one of the worst in the nation this season and that the team's record and pitching numbers would be even more impressive were it not for their questionable D.

Story | Conversation | September 17, 2011

Ben Jedlovec of Baseball Info Solutions examines Arizona's rise from last season's last-place finish to 2011's division-leading campaign, and identifies three reasons for the turnaround: Improved pitching, elite fielding and Justin Upton.

Story | Conversation | September 10, 2011

Ben Jedlovec of Baseball Info Solution writes that a good portion of A.J. Burnett's struggles for the New York Yankees this season can be attributed to the poor defensive support he's had behind him.

Story | Conversation | September 03, 2011