Science Proves It: Jeter Sucks

University of Pennsylvania researcher Shane T. Jensen presented findings at the annual meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. The conclusion: Derek Jeter is the worst defensive shortstop in the game.

By analyzing every ball put in play in major league baseball from 2002 through 2005, researchers developed a probability model for the average fielder in each position and compared that with the performance of individual players to see who was better or worse than average.

It took world class scientists to prove what Red Sox fans have known for years.

The researchers also rated Coco Crisp one of the best defensive outfielders.