On Friday's episode of Locked On Angels, host Brent Maguire talks with Dan Szymborski of Fangraphs about the ZIPS projection system and the outlook for the Angels in 2021. In the first half of the show, Szymborski, who is the creator of the prominent ZIPS projections, explains what the ZIPS is, its relevance in today's age, and how it has evolved over time. In the second half of the show, Brent and Dan talk about the recent 2021 ZIPS projections for the Angels. Whether it be Mike Trout's Mickey Mantle comparison (again), Jo Adell's drastically different projections, or Shohei Ohtani's unique circumstances, there is plenty of interesting content that Dan provides context for.

-You can follow Dan on Twitter at @DSzymborski and his written work at Fangraphs

-Dan's Introduction to the 2021 ZIPS Projections

-The 2021 Zips Projections for the Los Angeles Angels

-Follow Brent on Twitter at @bmags94 and his written work at Crashing the Pearly Gates

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