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Factor 12 Leaders Week 10

Found June 16, 2012 on Baseball Reflections: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Matt Cain,  Justin Verlander,  Gio Gonzalez,  Aroldis Chapman,  Stephen Strasburg,  Chris Sale,  RA Dickey,  Zack Greinke,  Clayton Kershaw,  Jake Peavy
TEAMS: San Francisco Giants,  Houston Astros,  Detroit Tigers,  Chicago Cubs,  Washington Nationals,  Boston Red Sox,  Cincinnati Reds,  Chicago White Sox,  New York Mets,  Milwaukee Brewers,  Los Angeles Dodgers
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Matt Cain (Photo credit: rocor) The Factor12 Rating (F12) is an analytic measurement utilizing league average performance to compare the value of all MLB pitchers on 60ft6in.com.   (1) Matt Cain is currently the Factor12 Rating leader after twirling the 22nd perfect game in MLB history on Wednesday night.  The right-hander dominated the Houston Astros lineup en route to his latest masterpiece in 2012.   (2) Justin Verlander vaults into the number two position following his stellar outing against the Chicago Cubs on Thursday.  The 2011 AL Cy Young award winner is back on track.   (3) Gio Gonzalez drops one spot despite a nice effort in his last start against the Boston Red Sox.  The left-hander remains in contention for post-season honors.   (4) Aroldis Chapman drops three spots this week after allowing the first earned runs of his season.  The “Cuban Missile” continues to rack up amazing strikeout totals despite his work in the bullpen.   (5) Stephen Strasburg ret
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