Defensive Runs Saved
Fielding percentage is the statistic that has traditionally been used to measure defensive ability, but it fails to account for a fielder's range. Fielders with ample range on defense are able to make plays that most players would not have the chance to make. Defensive Runs Saved was created to take into account range when measuring a player's defensive ability. The table below shows a comparison between the top 10 shortstops in terms of fielding percentage and the top 10 shortstops in terms of defensive runs saved from 2002 to 2019. The table shows that only three players appear on both lists, exemplifying that there is a difference in what the two statistics measure.