Factors Quote by Tom Glavine

Before, shortstops and second basemen were mostly defensive guys that made all the plays and didn't really hit that well. But now it's beginning…

— Chase Utley

With a runner at second base with nobody out, you're trying to punch somebody out. You understand when there are guys in scoring position;…

— Jake Arrieta

There may be times when it's a two-strike count and nobody is on base with two outs, so maybe you're still trying for that…

— Kyle Schwarber

We've said from the beginning when we traded Richie (Sexson), we're trading home runs for doubles and the ability to manufacture runs... Doubles are…

— Ned Yost

If there's a man on second, I'm trying to get him in with a base hit. The doubles and homers will come. Sooner or…

— Prince Fielder

When guys are getting double teamed, there are going to be guys getting freed up and they have to make plays when they can.

— Matthew Slater

I'm not saying this in an egotistical way, but I think there's value in having a good hitter behind the plate and being able…

— Buster Posey

People think the leadoff spot is a big deal. I tell people you're going to lead off the first inning, and after that, you…

— Andruw Jones

To have a leadoff hitter who can get on base and be around every time, it's just great. It helps the team a lot…

— Juan Soto

When I first got to the NFL, I didn't see no double coverage at all. I was getting single coverage. I was killing it.…

— Julio Jones

You have to have a great fielder at shortstop, and you've got to have a guy that has good range and good hands in…

— Aaron Judge

I think the important point is the turning point in combining offense and defense in a reasonable way.

— Fred Ikle