Brett Gardner tied for 4th in Defense, Runs Saved stat

Yankee outfielder Brett Gardner tied for 4th on Sabermetric 'Total Zone Defense Runs Saved"

"2010 Total Zone Defensive Runs Saves

Player	Team	POS	TZ
Justin Upton	ARI	RF	22
Angel Pagan	NYM	CF	19
Aubrey Huff	SF	1B	17
Michael Bourn	HOU	CF	14
Brett Gardner	NYY	OF	14
Evan Longoria	TB	3B	12
Chase Headley	SD	3B	12
Alexei Ramirez	CHW	SS	12
Yadier Molina	STL	C	12
Ramon Santiago	DET	SS	12

Total Zone is the number of runs saved by the fielder when compared to an average fielder. It considers balls fielder, double-play turns for infielders and arms for outfielders."

• from NY Times Bats Blog, 8/12.

"Keeping Score: Running the Races through the Computer,"

• by Sean Forman

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