Ben Clemens

Let’s Look at a Few More Graphs About Hitter and Pitcher Ages Earlier this week, I looked into the curious case of Benjamin Button). Er, no, that’s not right. I looked into the fact that the average age of big league hitters keeps declining, like Button, ... See more

Hitters Keep Getting Younger. Pitchers Stay The Same Age. I have a confession to make. I started this article with a conclusion in mind, only to find that that conclusion was spectacularly untrue. But then I pivoted, and found something else I think is qu... See more

Tyler Soderstrom Hits It Big With Seven-Year Extension It’s not just the park. The A’s put on a power show in 2025, clobbering 219 homers, getting results up and down the lineup. Nick Kurtz led the way with a superlative rookie season, but he wasn’t alone... See more

Cardinals, Red Sox Link up Again in Willson Contreras Trade ‘Twas the week before Christmas, and all through Fenway, every fan was insistent: “Get a first baseman, today.” Or, well, probably not – why would there be fans at Fenway when there are no games,... See more

Luke Weaver Transfers At Grand Central, Heads To Queens Is Luke Weaver good? I’m asking for a friend of mine who will remain anonymous, initials D.S. It’s a matter of some urgency, he told me. Perhaps – and I, of course, wouldn’t want to speculate – it mi... See more