Reply to "Play Punch out - Put the Stats In Your Favor"

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Stats- I don't think batting average is "worthless" per se. Stats like Pitcher Wins and Saves are worthless. At least batting average is something that tangibly occurs on the field.

However, as noted a century ago (thanks for the links) and continued to be proven since, there are far better statistical measures for offensive performance. I can't answer your question as to why some people don't adopt these measures, I can only continue to understand that statistical analysis of baseball is better because of them.

I will say, as I've said here on this site many times, that I would love to engage in conversation with anyone interested in learning more about some metrics about which they are unfamiliar. Learning is one of my favorite things to do in the world and it excites me to help someone accomplish that for themselves.

7/16/145:43 PM

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