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Less than one month before he was to be inducted into the Hall of Fame, the slugger passed away.

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FanGraphs Weekly Mailbag: June 28, 2025 | FanGraphs Baseball

In the latest mailbag, we answer your questions about Jacob Misiorowski, James Wood, the College World Series, and more.

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After a brief dip, the trend continues, even with stricter rules in place.

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Which teams follow the BaseRuns rule and which ones are the exception?

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This system has above-average overall depth, an above-average number of Top 100 guys, and an impressive high end thanks to the number of 45 FV prospects.

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It requires an increasingly rare blend of skills to qualify for the batting title without a single home run to your name. But a few players still have a shot.

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If the Astros shortstop was overrated before, he definitely isn’t now.

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A first-round pick by the Pirates, Baz was traded to the Rays and is now thriving after returning from Tommy John surgery.

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The hottest pitcher on the planet is also among the most enigmatic.

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Szym is back from vacation, a year older and more terrible.

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Paul Skenes vs. Jacob Misiorowski was figuratively, but not literally, as big as pitching matchups get.

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RosterResource Chat - 6/26/25 | FanGraphs Baseball

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The Mets rank 29th in sprint speed this season. So why don’t they ever get caught stealing?

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You’re never going to guess which team just can’t seem to turn velocity into strikeouts.

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Boston Red Sox Top 45 Prospects | FanGraphs Baseball

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How can a generic pitch produce elite results? It’s all about the context.

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The 2025 Season Is O’s-ver | FanGraphs Baseball

The Orioles have played much better lately, but their recent run is nowhere near enough for them to turn their season around.

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The most kinetic pitcher in recent college baseball history is now the newest pitcher in the majors.

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A freak injury has sidelined the reigning NL Cy Young winner.

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