Pitching stats are very important in interpreting a pitcher’s performance on the mound. There has been much debate over which pitching stats are best at grading a pitcher. The big three candidates are ERA (earned run average), k/bb (strikeout to walk ratio), and WHIP (Walks, Hits, per ...
2021's biggest MLB storylines From when the season will actually start to which teams star players will be on when it does, this is what we're watching closest in the new year. Storylines » While there is little doubt that Bauer's experiment would have been closely followed ...
It's a simple thing, but an important matter. And with the state of MLB being such that there are a number ofbadteams out there -- the A's, Marlins, White Sox, Rockies, Nationals, Angels and Royals come to mind -- there's a whole lot of "easier" wins there for the ...
Increase in the thickness of bat handles.Bill James suggested this more than a decade ago, and it continues to be sensible. An increase in the minimum circumference of the handle of the bat would render the lightning-quick “buggy whip” power swing less effective for all but the biggest an...
WHIP. ERA. etc? It would provide a little further information to the log. I believe this is the old way of doing it in SLB. (leaffan10 - Hall of Famer - 12:16 PM) Given the size constraints we decided to go with core stats rather than the calculated stats. ...
Also, just because we stop showing the projected ratings line at 27 it does NOT mean that he stops developing. The biggest factors (in no particular order) are proper promotions, playing time, coaching staff, and makeup rating. Just want to put in my two cents to not generate stats ...