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Blue Jays’ Francis tops players Saturday, Aug. 24; D-backs’ Gallen tops NL players

Shawn Plank August 25, 2024

Blue Jays pitcher Bowden Francis is Saturday’s Box-Toppers Player of the Day.

Francis struck out 12 over eight innings, allowing one run, one hit and three walks, in the 3-1 win over the Angels.

Yankees, Mets lead Box-Toppers offseason team rankings, landing biggest free agents

Shawn Plank December 15, 2022

The New York Yankees and New York Mets lead Box-Toppers offseason rankings after landing the winter’s two biggest free agents.

The Yankees rank first after Carlos Rodon Thursday agreed to a free agent deal. Rodon earned 19.8 Box-Toppers points in 2022 with the Giants, sixth overall and third among National League pitchers. He ranked second among all free agents going into the 2023 season.

White Sox’ Dylan Cease tops Box-Toppers’ list of worthy, but unchosen All-Stars

Shawn Plank July 18, 2022

White Sox pitcher Dylan Cease is the most deserving player not selected to the 2022 Major League Baseball All-Star teams.

A Box-Toppers look at All-Star starters, reserves and snubs.

Braves’ Morton tops players for Saturday, May 14; Angels’ Ward rises to 10th in player rankings

Shawn Plank May 15, 2022

Braves pitcher Charlie Morton is Saturday’s Box-Toppers Player of the Day.

Also Saturday, Taylor Ward of the Angels rises to 10th place in Box-Toppers season player rankings after earning American League Player of the Day honors.

Twins’ Ryan tops players for Wednesday, April 27, rising to 3rd in player rankings

Shawn Plank April 28, 2022

Twins pitcher Joe Ryan is Wednesday’s Box-Toppers Player of the Day, rising to third place in season player rankings.

Also Wednesday, Marlins pitcher Pablo Lopez rises to ninth place in Box-Toppers season player rankings after earning National League Player of the Day honors.

Dodgers’ Buehler tops players for Monday, April 25; Angels’ Ward tops AL players

Shawn Plank April 26, 2022

Dodgers pitcher Walker Buehler is Monday’s Box-Toppers Player of the Day.

Buehler pitched a complete game, three-hit shutout, striking out 10 and walking none, in the 4-0 win over the Diamondbacks.

White Sox’ Giolito tops players for Saturday, July 17; Cole, Woodruff rise in player rankings top 10

Shawn Plank July 18, 2021

White Sox pitcher Lucas Giolito is Saturday’s Box-Toppers Player of the Day.

Also Saturday, Yankees pitcher Gerrit Cole maintains his second-place spot in Box-Toppers season player rankings after earning Player of the Game honors. Plus, Brewers pitcher Brandon Woodruff rises to third place after he also earns Player of the Game honors.

Rays’ Glasnow tops players for Wednesday, May 26, retaking player rankings lead

Shawn Plank May 27, 2021

Rays pitcher Tyler Glasnow is Wednesday’s Box-Toppers Player of the Day, rising to retake the lead in season player rankings.

Glasnow struck out 11 over eight scoreless innings, allowing three hits and two walks, in the 2-1, 10-inning win over the Royals. Glasnow did not earn the win, picking up a no-decision, because the Royals tied the game after he exited.

Pirates’ Steven Brault tops players for Thursday, Sept. 17; Astros’ Valdez tops AL players

Shawn Plank September 18, 2020

Pirates pitcher Steven Brault is Thursday’s Box-Toppers Player of the Day.

Brault pitched a complete game two-hitter, allowing one run, two walks and striking out eight, in the 5-1 win over the Cardinals.

Tracking who most helps their teams win the most games, based on box score stats. A method to measure & compare baseball's top players.

Box-Toppers tracks who most helps their team win the most games. Using standard box score statistics, Box-Toppers uses a simple formula to determine a Player of the Game for each Major League Baseball game played. That player is the person who contributed most to his team’s win. Players earn Box-Toppers points for being named Player of the Game and can earn bonus points for being Player of the Day or top player or batter in their league for the day.