SOEFA Sunday: Reliever Rankings Update (July 14, 2013)

By Neil Weinberg on

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You’ll recall earlier this year we introduced our very own reliever rankings called SOEFA, which you can read about in detail here. For a brief refresher, it combines strand rate, expected OBP against, ERA-, and FIP- into a deviation from league average. Zero is average, and will generally range between -2.5 to 2.5. This includes all pitchers who have thrown at least 20 IP in relief. Should you wish to know the SOEFA for any other reliever, or on a day that isn’t Sunday, hit us on Twitter or in the comments section.

Rank Player Team SOEFA
1 Alex Torres Rays 1.05
2 Joaquin Benoit Tigers 0.99
3 Neal Cotts Rangers 0.97
4 Drew Smyly Tigers 0.94
5 Mark Melancon Pirates 0.88
6 Greg Holland Royals 0.87
7 Sergio Romo Giants 0.87
8 Will Harris Diamondbacks 0.84
9 Jason Grilli Pirates 0.81
10 Jordan Walden Braves 0.79
11 Oliver Perez Mariners 0.78
12 Javier Lopez Giants 0.78
13 Jesse Crain White Sox 0.77
14 Sam LeCure Reds 0.76
15 Glen Perkins Twins 0.75
16 Kenley Jansen Dodgers 0.74
17 Trevor Rosenthal Cardinals 0.74
18 Edward Mujica Cardinals 0.71
19 Casey Fien Twins 0.71
20 Shawn Kelley Yankees 0.69
21 Joe Thatcher Padres 0.69
22 Craig Kimbrel Braves 0.65
23 Koji Uehara Red Sox 0.64
24 Brett Cecil Blue Jays 0.63
25 Preston Claiborne Yankees 0.62
26 Casey Janssen Blue Jays 0.62
27 Kevin Gregg Cubs 0.61
28 David Robertson Yankees 0.59
29 Sean Doolittle Athletics 0.57
30 Tommy Hunter Orioles 0.57
31 Junichi Tazawa Red Sox 0.56
32 Boone Logan Yankees 0.55
33 Dale Thayer Padres 0.53
34 Andrew Bailey Red Sox 0.52
35 Francisco Rodriguez Brewers 0.52
36 Edgmer Escalona Rockies 0.5
37 Joel Peralta Rays 0.49
38 Brian Matusz Orioles 0.49
39 Manny Parra Reds 0.48
40 Robbie Ross Rangers 0.48
41 Sandy Rosario Giants 0.48
42 Andrew Miller Red Sox 0.47
43 Seth Maness Cardinals 0.47
44 Ernesto Frieri Angels 0.47
45 Paco Rodriguez Dodgers 0.46
46 Bobby Parnell Mets 0.46
47 Brandon Kintzler Brewers 0.45
48 Matt Belisle Rockies 0.44
49 Josh Collmenter Diamondbacks 0.44
50 David Carpenter Braves 0.43
51 Jason Frasor Rangers 0.43
52 Aroldis Chapman Reds 0.42
53 Matt Reynolds Diamondbacks 0.42
54 Luis Avilan Braves 0.42
55 Chad Gaudin Giants 0.41
56 Steve Cishek Marlins 0.41
57 Vin Mazzaro Pirates 0.41
58 Grant Balfour Athletics 0.4
59 Jonathan Papelbon Phillies 0.4
60 Luke Hochevar Royals 0.4
61 Scott Downs Angels 0.4
62 Darren O’Day Orioles 0.39
63 J.P. Howell Dodgers 0.38
64 Chad Qualls Marlins 0.37
65 Steve Delabar Blue Jays 0.37
66 Luke Gregerson Padres 0.37
67 Randy Choate Cardinals 0.36
68 Ryan Cook Athletics 0.36
69 Tanner Scheppers Rangers 0.35
70 Tom Gorzelanny Brewers 0.35
71 Rafael Soriano Nationals 0.34
72 Brad Ziegler Diamondbacks 0.34
73 Justin Wilson Pirates 0.34
74 James Russell Cubs 0.33
75 Addison Reed White Sox 0.32
76 Antonio Bastardo Phillies 0.32
77 Cody Allen Indians 0.31
78 Alfredo Simon Reds 0.31
79 Jim Henderson Brewers 0.29
80 Tyler Clippard Nationals 0.28
81 Tony Watson Pirates 0.26
82 Craig Breslow Red Sox 0.26
83 Jerome Williams Angels 0.26
84 Fernando Rodney Rays 0.25
85 Jean Machi Giants 0.25
86 Rafael Betancourt Rockies 0.25
87 Rex Brothers Rockies 0.24
88 Caleb Thielbar Twins 0.23
89 Jamey Wright Rays 0.22
90 Michael Kohn Angels 0.22
91 Anthony Varvaro Braves 0.21
92 Jose Mijares Giants 0.2
93 Josh Outman Rockies 0.2
94 Yoervis Medina Mariners 0.2
95 Pat Neshek Athletics 0.19
96 Jose Veras Astros 0.19
97 Jesse Chavez Athletics 0.17
98 Nate Jones White Sox 0.17
99 Greg Burke Mets 0.15
100 Charlie Furbush Mariners 0.15
101 Joe Nathan Rangers 0.15
102 Matt Lindstrom White Sox 0.13
103 Alfredo Figaro Brewers 0.13
104 Aaron Loup Blue Jays 0.13
105 Tim Collins Royals 0.12
106 Jim Johnson Orioles 0.12
107 Dane de la Rosa Angels 0.11
108 Anthony Swarzak Twins 0.11
109 Bryan Morris Pirates 0.11
110 Matt Thornton White Sox 0.09
111 Mariano Rivera Yankees 0.09
112 Joe Ortiz Rangers 0.08
113 Joe Smith Indians 0.07
114 Tyson Ross Padres 0.07
115 Ross Wolf Rangers 0.06
116 Cesar Ramos Rays 0.06
117 Darren Oliver Blue Jays 0.06
118 Joe Kelly Cardinals 0.06
119 Adam Ottavino Rockies 0.05
120 John Axford Brewers 0.04
121 LaTroy Hawkins Mets 0.04
122 Aaron Crow Royals 0.03
123 Carter Capps Mariners 0.02
124 Josh Edgin Mets 0.02
125 Kevin Jepsen Angels 0.02
126 Jared Burton Twins 0
127 Ryan Pressly Twins 0
128 Danny Farquhar Mariners -0.01
129 Tony Sipp Diamondbacks -0.01
130 J.J. Hoover Reds -0.01
131 Troy Patton Orioles -0.02
132 A.J. Ramos Marlins -0.03
133 Drew Storen Nationals -0.03
134 Jake McGee Rays -0.03
135 Tom Wilhelmsen Mariners -0.03
136 Wilton Lopez Rockies -0.04
137 Bryan Shaw Indians -0.04
138 Luke Putkonen Tigers -0.04
139 Burke Badenhop Brewers -0.05
140 Mike Dunn Marlins -0.05
141 Brad Brach Padres -0.07
142 Ryan Webb Marlins -0.1
143 Matt Guerrier – – – -0.1
144 Heath Bell Diamondbacks -0.1
145 Darin Downs Tigers -0.1
146 David Hernandez Diamondbacks -0.1
147 Logan Ondrusek Reds -0.12
148 Chris Perez Indians -0.13
149 Jose Cisnero Astros -0.13
150 Craig Stammen Nationals -0.14
151 Paul Clemens Astros -0.14
152 Brad Lincoln Blue Jays -0.15
153 Tim Stauffer Padres -0.15
154 Joba Chamberlain Yankees -0.17
155 Jerry Blevins Athletics -0.17
156 Brian Duensing Twins -0.18
157 Cory Gearrin Braves -0.19
158 Michael Gonzalez Brewers -0.19
159 Nick Hagadone Indians -0.2
160 George Kontos Giants -0.2
161 Scott Rice Mets -0.2
162 Blake Beavan Mariners -0.21
163 Wesley Wright Astros -0.23
164 Rich Hill Indians -0.23
165 Jonathan Broxton Reds -0.26
166 Kyle Farnsworth Rays -0.27
167 Garrett Richards Angels -0.27
168 Vinnie Pestano Indians -0.3
169 Josh Roenicke Twins -0.31
170 Phil Coke Tigers -0.31
171 Ronald Belisario Dodgers -0.31
172 Travis Blackley Astros -0.32
173 T.J. McFarland Orioles -0.36
174 Hector Ambriz Astros -0.36
175 Clayton Mortensen Red Sox -0.4
176 Mike Adams Phillies -0.4
177 Alex Wilson Red Sox -0.43
178 Matt Albers Indians -0.45
179 Brandon Lyon Mets -0.49
180 Esmil Rogers Blue Jays -0.49
181 Huston Street Padres -0.5
182 Bruce Chen Royals -0.53
183 Adam Warren Yankees -0.56
184 Al Alburquerque Tigers -0.57
185 Jeremy Horst Phillies -0.59
186 Pedro Strop – – – -0.61
187 Kelvin Herrera Royals -0.67
188 Henry Rodriguez – – – -0.7
189 Michael Kirkman Rangers -0.71
190 Carlos Marmol Cubs -0.72
191 Jeremy Affeldt Giants -0.79
192 Anthony Bass Padres -0.88
193 Shawn Camp Cubs -1.02
194 Hector Rondon Cubs -1.05
195 Brandon League Dodgers -1.65
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