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Travis Koch

Joined: Oct 18, 2016

Travis Koch has been contributing to FanSided since 2016, covering the Texas Rangers for Nolan Writin' and Major League Baseball for Call to the Pen. He takes great pride in producing in-depth, attention-grabbing articles for baseball lovers across the world.

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - SEPTEMBER 05: Kris Bryant #17 of the Chicago Cubs walks back to the dugout after striking out in the fifth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Miller Park on September 05, 2019 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)

MLB: Five Players With the Most to Prove This Season

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DENVER, CO - JUNE 25: A defensive shift makes for a busy right side of the diamond including (L-R) shortstop Daniel Descalso #3 of the Colorado Rockies, first base coach Dave McKay #39 of the Arizona Diamondbacks, second base umpire Jeff Nelson, first baseman Wilin Rosario #20 of the Colorado Rockies, second baseman Rafael Ynoa #43 and first base umpire Clint Fagan all prepare for the pitch during the sixth inning at Coors Field on June 25, 2015 in Denver, Colorado. The Rockies defeated the Diamondbacks 6-4. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)

MLB: How to strip sabermetrics of some of its power

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ANAHEIM, CA - SEPTEMBER 15: Mike Trout #27 of the Los Angeles Angels at bat against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on September 15, 2020 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by John McCoy/Getty Images)

MLB Win Totals 2021: Predicting AL West Over Unders

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OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 29: Jose Abreu #79 of the Chicago White Sox is greeted by Tim Anderson #7 after he hit a two-run home run against the Oakland Athletics in the third inning of Game One of the American League wild card series at RingCentral Coliseum on September 29, 2020 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

MLB Win Totals 2021: Predicting AL Central Over Unders

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - AUGUST 03: (NEW YORK DAILIES OUT) Gerrit Cole #45 of the New York Yankees in action against the Philadelphia Phillies at Yankee Stadium on August 03, 2020 in New York City. The Yankees defeated the Phillies 6-3. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

MLB Win Totals 2021: Predicting AL East Over Unders

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FT. MYERS, FL - FEBRUARY 21: Chief Baseball Officer Chaim Bloom of the Boston Red Sox addresses the media during a press conference during a spring training team workout on February 21, 2021 at jetBlue Park at Fenway South in Fort Myers, Florida. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images)

MLB Rankings: These Five Teams had the Worst 2021 Offseasons

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BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - SEPTEMBER 01: Shane Greene #19 of the Atlanta Braves pitches against the Boston Red Sox qduring the eighth inning at Fenway Park on September 01, 2020 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Philadelphia Phillies: 3 Free Agent Relievers to Tie Up Loose Ends

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SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 06: Giancarlo Stanton #27 of the New York Yankees reacts after striking out against the Tampa Bay Rays during the sixth inning in Game Two of the American League Division Series at PETCO Park on October 06, 2020 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

MLB All-NFL Team: The Best Football Talents Baseball Has to Offer

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Nolan Arenado of the Colorado Rockies. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)

St. Louis Cardinals have emerged from hibernation

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Free agent pitcher James Paxton. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)

Philadelphia Phillies: 4 free-agent options for rotation depth

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HOUSTON, TEXAS - SEPTEMBER 03: Michael Brantley #23 of the Houston Astros singles in a run in the first inning against the Texas Rangers at Minute Maid Park on September 03, 2020 in Houston, Texas. Houston won 8-4. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

MLB free agency: Four teams match selective Michael Brantley market

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PHILADELPHIA, PA - SEPTEMBER 03: J.T. Realmuto #10 and Bryce Harper #3 of the Philadelphia Phillies react after both scoring a run in the bottom of the first inning against the Washington Nationals at Citizens Bank Park on September 3, 2020 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

MLB: Five teams still stuck in no man’s land this offseason

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SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 09: Tyler Glasnow #20 of the Tampa Bay Rays is taken out of the game against the New York Yankees during the third inning in Game Five of the American League Division Series at PETCO Park on October 09, 2020 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

Are we jumping to conclusions with the Tampa Bay Rays?

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DJ LeMahieu #26 of the New York Yankees celebrates his fourth inning home run against the Toronto Blue Jays with teammate Luke Voit #59 at Yankee Stadium on September 17, 2020 in New York City. The Yankees defeated the Blue Jays 10-7. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

New York Yankees are too fragile to whiff on DJ LeMahieu

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WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 26: The Washington Nationals logo in centerfield grass before a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Nationals Park on July 26, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***

Washington Nationals new offense pushes the timeline for these two hitters

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DETROIT, MI - AUGUST 28: Mike Trout #27 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim bats during the game against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park on August 28, 2016 in Detroit, Michigan. The Angels defeated the Tigers 5-0. (Photo by Mark Cunningham/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

Los Angeles Angels: Three reasons to start making moves this offseason

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