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As we move closer to the start of the 2023 season, we’re nearer than ever to the end of the full infield shift. Corey Seager could be the hitter who benefits the most, while expected names like Kyle Schwarber, Carlos Santana and Rowdy Tellez might also be pleased.

But in doing our research, there were a few names that didn’t pop up in our analysis. Where was Anthony Rizzo, or Max Kepler, or Matt Olson, or a few other shift-heavy lefty hitters who are popularly assumed to benefit from this?

Why would Seager and Schwarber show up as winners in the data, but not the others?

One of these 1981 Topps baseball cards features someone who never played in the big leagues. Can you guess who?

Of course it’s awesome that Taylor and Tyler Rogers will be part of the same ‘pen with the Giants this season. But as Taylor said: “This isn’t necessarily a publicity stunt. This is something that can work.”

“I throw ninety percent knuckleballs. The other 10 percent are prayers,” Charlie Hough said in 1986. In honor of his milestone birthday, let’s look back on Hough’s amazing 25-year career.

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