The Nationals' defense was the 5th worst in baseball during the 2024 season, significantly impacting their pitchers' FIP, which was among the best.
Jacob Young, the standout center fielder for the Nats, was a Gold Glove finalist but had no help from an overall poor defensive lineup, hindering team performance.
An analyst highlighted the need for improved defense rather than new pitchers, emphasizing that poor defense has a more profound impact on the game.
FIP stats demonstrated that left-handed pitchers on the Nationals were particularly adversely affected by poor left-side defense, aligning with the eye test observations.
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