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Middle infield comparison: 2010 and 2011
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MIDDLE INFIELD COMPARISON
Replacing shortstop J.J. Hardy and second baseman Orlando Hudson has proven difficult for the Twins this season. Here's a closer look using batting average, OPS (on-base-plus-slugging), errors and UZR (ultimate zone rating), which is a metric that compares how many runs are saved compared to the average player at that position.
2010 Twins shortstops
AVG: .268 (ranked 11th MLB)
OPS: .692 (14th MLB)
Errors: 21 (17th MLB)
UZR: 14.0 (1st MLB)
2011 TWINS SHORTSTOPS
AVG: .228 (25th MLB)
OPS: .665 (19th MLB)
Errors: 10 (21st MLB)
UZR: -10.3 (30th MLB)
2010 TWINS SECOND BASEMEN
AVG: .261 (15th MLB)
OPS: .708 (17th MLB)
Errors: 13 (15th MLB)
UZR: 11.1 (4th MLB)
2011 TWINS SECOND BASEMEN
AVG: .217 (27th MLB)
OPS: .567 (28th MLB)
Errors: 5 (19th MLB)
UZR: -2.4 (24th MLB)
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| Seattle | 0 | Bottom 1st Inning |
| Cleveland | 2 |
| Toronto | 0 | Postponed |
| NY Yankees | 0 |
| Arizona | 0 | Top 2nd Inning |
| Miami | 0 |
| Cincinnati - H. Bailey | 12:35 PM |
| Philadelphia - J. Pettibone |
| Houston - L. Harrell | 12:35 PM |
| Pittsburgh - J. Locke |
| Los Angeles - M. Magill | 12:35 PM |
| Atlanta - M. Minor |
| Tampa Bay - M. Moore | 12:35 PM |
| Baltimore - C. Tillman |
| Boston - J. Lackey | 1:10 PM |
| Minnesota - P. Hernandez |
| Milwaukee - K. Lohse | 1:15 PM |
| St. Louis - J. Gast |
| NY Mets - D. Gee | 1:20 PM |
| Chicago Cubs - T. Wood |
| Chicago WSox - J. Peavy | 2:35 PM |
| LA Angels - J. Vargas |
| Kansas City - L. Mendoza | 3:05 PM |
| Oakland - A. Griffin |
| Washington - D. Haren | 3:10 PM |
| San Diego - A. Cashner |
| San Francisco - B. Zito | 3:10 PM |
| Colorado - J. Nicasio |
| Detroit - D. Fister | 7:05 PM |
| Texas - D. Holland |
| Memphis | 2:30 PM |
| San Antonio |
| Los Angeles | 0 | 1st Half 44:55 |
| Red Bull New York | 0 |
| Sporting Kansas City | 4:00 PM |
| D.C. |
| Real Salt Lake | 9:30 PM |
| Chivas USA |
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