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Defense matters for Stroman, MLB’s top fielding pitchers

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Zack Greinke pauses before a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels, Monday, July 25, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann) FILE - New York Mets starting pitcher Marcus Stroman reacts after nearly allowing a home run to Chicago Cubs' Joc Pederson in the fifth inning of a baseball game, Thursday, June 17, 2021, in New York. Stroman takes pregame grounders at second base and shortstop. He takes his defense seriously — especially for a pitcher. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens, File) FILE - Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Marcus Stroman watches a throw to an Arizona Diamondbacks batter during the first inning of a baseball game in Chicago, Thursday, May 19, 2022. Stroman takes pregame grounders at second base and shortstop. He takes his defense seriously — especially for a pitcher. (AP Photo/Matt Marton, File) Chicago Cubs Marcus Stroman pitches during the second inning of the team's baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Saturday, July 23, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke) St. Louis Cardinals' Adam Wainwright throws during the first inning of the team's baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds in Cincinnati, Friday, July 22, 2022. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Defense matters for Stroman, MLB’s top fielding pitchers