The 9 most fun stats we’ve seen so far

April 7, 2024
by RJ Hamster

Sunday, April 07

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TOP NEWS

Bobby Witt Jr., Juan Soto, Mookie Betts, Shota Imanaga and Edwin Díaz

9 fun — even outlandish — early-season stats

Few stats mean much this early in the season, but a group of MLB.com writers each found one number that has caught their attention so far in 2024.

Yamamoto puts together masterpiece with 8 K’s in first MLB win

Strider to see doctor after MRI shows elbow ligament damage

Braves erase 6-run deficit to outslug D-backs

Soto’s patience, Judge’s power ignite Yankees’ offense

Bieber out for season, needs Tommy John surgery

Steer’s heroics continue with go-ahead HR in comeback win

MLB issues response to PA statement on pitcher injuries

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TOP PERFORMANCES

Spencer Steer high-fives teammates in the dugout

Spencer Steer: 2-for-3, HR, 2 R, 3 RBIs, SB

Steal of home in 6th, go-ahead HR in 8th

Yoshinobu Yamamoto: 5 IP, 0 R, 3 H, 8 K’s

13 K’s, 0 R in 10 IP over past 2 starts

Marcell Ozuna: 3-for-5, 2B, HR, 2 R, 4 RBIs

4 HRs, 10 RBIs on the season lead ATL

Reid Detmers: 6 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 12 K’s
4th career double-digit strikeout game, ties career high

J.T. Realmuto: 2-for-4, HR, 2 R, 3 RBIs
Catcher makes Nats pay for IBB to Harper

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STAFF PICKS

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The center field talent pool has seen better days, but established stars looking to rebound and a new generation of exciting young talent provide optimism for a resurgence.

Stars align with baseball schedule

Fans at the Guardians’ home opener will be able to view Monday’s solar eclipse before the game, and a few Minor League clubs will be hosting events.

Photo of a Minor League stadium with the words ''Total eclipse of the park''

Intentional waddle?

HIgh-A Rome rebranded as the Emperors this season, and with a new penguin mascot came a new celebration in a season-opening victory.

The logos for the Rome Emperors Minor League team

J-Hey makes kids’ day in Chicago

Dodgers outfielder Jason Heyward made a surprise visit with Mookie Betts, Freddie Freeman and other teammates to the baseball academy he opened in Chicago in 2021.

Jason Heyward poses for a group photo with Dodgers teammates and youth players

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SCOREBOARD

OAK 4
DET 0

CLE 3
MIN 1

MIA 1
STL 3

LAD 4
CHC 1

BAL 4
PIT 5

PHI 5
WAS 2

NYM 6
CIN 9

HOU 2
TEX 7

TOR 8
NYY 9

CWS 0
KC 3

SEA 5
MIL 3

ARI 8
ATL 9

TB 8
COL 6

SD 4
SF 0

BOS 1
LAA 2

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