#defensive-skills tag

Mets beat Giants as Pete Alonso's leaping catch preserves victory for David Peterson

Pete Alonso's defensive skills, though underrated by metrics, play a crucial role in securing wins for the Mets.

fromWiz of Awes

Jamir Watkins just revealed exactly what the Wizards can expect

Jamir Watkins was selected No. 43 overall by the Washington Wizards in the 2025 NBA Draft, at 24 years old, reflecting their long-term vision.

Washington Wizards

Toronto Raptors

The Raptors Young Guns are Dominating Summer League - Pull Up Tre w/ Samson

Murray-Boyles excels in creating extra possessions with defensive skills, while Ja'Kobe Walter's aggressive defense leads to significant steals.

Toronto

Quick Reaction: Raptors 101, Nuggets 97

Ja'Kobe Walter delivered a strong performance, leading the team with 26 points and significant defensive plays.

fromDefector

All-Star Week Needs A Cool Catch Contest | Defector

In the final round of the Derby, one of the teens shagging fly balls in the outfield went a little too hard and robbed one of Junior Caminero's home runs.

Major League Baseball

Chicago White Sox

fromYahoo Sports

Chicago White Sox are now 32 games under .500 after a 6-1 rain-shortened loss to the Toronto Blue Jays

Luis Robert Jr. showcased his defensive skills and made a successful return from injury despite the team's loss.

Atlanta Braves

fromBattery Power

Let's look at Nick Allen's All-Star quality defense

Nick Allen outperforms Orlando Arcia in defensive metrics, providing strong shortstop value despite batting struggles.

Toronto Raptors

fromBluebird Banter

Blue Jays mid-term report card: Addison Barger

Addison Barger showed immense potential in 2022 with strong batting stats, despite limitations affecting his Rookie of the Year candidacy.

Raptors draft COLLIN MURRAY-BOYLES - LIVE reaction + Film + Pro Scout Analysis

Murray-Boyles is undersized for a power forward but compensates with explosive movement, defensive prowess, and the ability to disrupt plays consistently.

Toronto Raptors

fromwww.fourfourtwo.com

Ranked! The 10 best centre-backs in the world

Choosing the best centre-backs in the world is a difficult task. Often, the best defenders do the least amount of work. And that in its own right is a skill.

Arsenal

fromChicago White Sox On SI

Raptors NBA Draft option at 9th overall: Collin Murray-Boyles

Murray-Boyles combines his length with explosive movement and aggression, demonstrating a preternatural ability to read offensive players, leading to constant disruption of plays.

Toronto Raptors

Chicago White Sox

How Chicago White Sox Rookie Chase Meidroth Grades Out Defensively At Shortstop

Chase Meidroth excels as a rookie shortstop, showcasing strong batting and promising defensive skills.

Toronto Raptors