Example Sentences

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Betts graded as a below-average defender in his first season at the shortstop position in 2024, posting a minus-6 in Defensive Runs Saved and a minus-3 in Outs Above Average.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026

Even though it is only the first week, I haven’t written down any Ins and Outs.

From Salon • Jan. 4, 2025

After ranking among the bottom 10 left fielders last year with minus-5 Outs Above Average, Yelich is third this season with 3 OAA, per Baseball Savant.

From Washington Times • Jul. 6, 2023

Probably not what Mariners fans had in mind when they cooked up their “Two Outs, So What!” mantra.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 31, 2020

“But I bet all the copies of Ins and Outs and In-Betweens of the Bureau are checked out by now.”

From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston