Average Fielding Ranks for Shortstops in 2006

In an earlier post, I introduced my system for combining fielding metrics. I rank players at a particular position on 4 fielding evaluation systems (ZR, PMR, DFT and Fielding Bible Awards) and arrive at an Average Fielding Rank (AFR). Today, I'll look at how the shortstops rank. The other positions can be found at the following links:

C 1B 2B 3B LF CF RF

The Table below lists Major League shortstops with 600 or more innings in 2006. Adam Everett was the run away leader at 1.75, ranking 3rd or better on all 4 metrics. Craig Counsell (6.50) and Omar Vizquel finished 2nd and 3rd. Felipe Lopez (26.50) was the lowest ranking shortstop finishing no higher than 23rd on any measure.

Carlos Guillen had an AFR of 18.50. His ranks were all over the place ranging from 7th on PMR to 28th on DFT. He's one example why I think a system like this is useful. Personally, I think middle of the pack makes more sense for him than 7th or 28th.


Table 1: Average Fielding Ranks for Shortstops in 2006

Player	Team	GP	Innings	Best Rank	Worst Rank	Avg
Everett	Hou	149	1292	1	3	1.75
Counsell	Ari	88	737	4	9	6.50
Vizquel	SF	152	1281	2	12	6.75
Greene	SD	113	998	3	10	8.00
Gonzalez	Bos	111	966	4	21	10.50
Furcal	LA	156	1371	4	20	10.75
Uribe	CWS	132	1130	2	16	10.75
Barmes	Col	125	1073	7	18	11.00
Bartlett	Min	99	880	3	22	11.00
Wilson	Pit	131	1130	6	18	11.25
Young	Tex	155	1356	2	21	12.50
Eckstein	StL	120	1029	7	17	12.75
Peralta	Cle	147	1275	1	23	13.50
Rollins	Phi	157	1378	3	28	14.50
Lugo	LA/TB	81	648	4	24	14.75
Hall	Mil	127	1090	1	24	15.25
McDonald	Tor	90	662	13	21	16.25
Cabrera	LAA	152	1321	11	22	16.50
Betancourt	Sea	157	1374	6	28	18.00
Reyes	NYM	149	1320	6	30	18.00
Guillen	Det	145	1235	7	28	18.50
Cedeno	ChC	134	1130	12	24	18.75
Jeter	NYY	150	1292	8	29	19.25
Tejada	Bal	150	1294	9	27	19.50
Renteria	Atl	146	1265	14	26	19.75
Crosby	Oak	95	828	8	27	20.50
Ramirez	Fla	154	1323	18	30	21.50
Clayton	Cin/Was	129	1055	18	26	23.25
Berroa	KC	131	1117	24	28	25.25
Lopez	Cin/Was	155	1337	23	30	26.50