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Who is the best defensive pitcher on the Diamondbacks?

Let’s look at statistics that cover the most important aspects of defense by pitchers. Three aspects follow:

  • Defensive Runs Saved (DRS). It is an aggregate of many aspects. Some of them are good plays/misplays, stolen bases, and bunts.
  • Controlling the Running Game. It includes preventing extra bases on hits and stolen bases.
  • Fielding. It includes fielding the ball-in-play and the range of the pitcher.

Defensive Runs Saved.

One broad statistic that measures each pitcher’s defense is Defensive Runs Saved (DRS).