Top Sports Facts to Know From 5/28/20

These significant stats highlight some of the best athletes from not only 2019, but also one of the best players in MLB history. The most fascinating facts include Lamar Jackson’s league-leading runs of 10+ YDS as well as Mark Andrews large amount of REC YDS by a TE from the slot. Here are the top sports facts to know from May 28, 2020:

Mays Got His 1st HR OTD

The HOFer ended up as a Top-5 HR hitter in MLB history and it all started on May 28th.

On this date in 1951, Willie Mays, after going 0-12 in his first 3 MLB games, hits his 1st career HR off Warren Spahn at the Polo Grounds in New York.

Mays would finish his Hall of Fame career with 660 HR, currently 5th on the all-time MLB career list. pic.twitter.com/T0axC63Ryr
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) May 28, 2020

Baker Mayfield's Key to Success

Kevin Stefanski is looking to help Baker continue to develop with more play-action passes in the game plan.

Baker Mayfield’s passer rating was 36.8 points higher on pass attempts involving play action than without play action in 2019.

Play Action
➤ 64.7% comp pct, 8.9 YPA, 9 TD, 3 INT, 106.2 passer rating

No Play Action
➤ 57.5% comp pct, 6.6 YPA, 13 TD, 18 INT, 69.4 passer rating
— Next Gen Stats (@NextGenStats) May 28, 2020

Ravens O-Line Was Dominant

This O-Line paved the way for the greatest rushing offense ever.

The Ravens OL had five games last year where they allowed 3 or fewer total pressures

No other team had more than 2 pic.twitter.com/zym0zWpOz3
— PFF (@PFF) May 28, 2020

Most Explosive Runners in the League

Lamar Jackson bursted onto the scene and won the MVP award as the most explosive runner in the NFL.

Most runs of 10+ yards in 2019 regular season

1. Lamar Jackson – 47
2. Derrick Henry – 42
3. Nick Chubb – 39
4. Ezekiel Elliott – 38 pic.twitter.com/ag2bmyJl1M
— PFF (@PFF) May 28, 2020