Posting Stats Online

Basically we do not post stats because they mean absolutely nothing

Thank you.

Our coach does not post them because:

a) He does not want competitors getting advanced information on the team.
b) Does not want to argue whether it was a hit, or RBI, or, or, or....

Yes, we post stats on line. We have a service called "Sports Stats" in St. Louis and it is linked to the St. Louis Post Dispatch. We call every game in. In doing so, one of the benefits is that they cover many of our games thoughout the season. To be sure, parents are not going to agree and yes, some of those parents are "book keepers." However, our book is offical. BTW, we have a coach keep the book who is a "stats freak." One year we had a dad that complained that he was wrong and that this young man was hitting "higher" than the reported stats. NOT A PRETTY PICTURE WHEN COACH BAY WAS DONE.

Another question - do you charge errors on a sliding scale? In other words, if you know Player A can make a play 99% of the time, while Player B can make the same play 50% of the time, then are you harder in your scoring on Player A? Do you give Player B a break?

I know some of it is subjective. Especially the views of parents!

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Originally posted by 2Bmom:
Another question - do you charge errors on a sliding scale? In other words, if you know Player A can make a play 99% of the time, while Player B can make the same play 50% of the time, then are you harder in your scoring on Player A? Do you give Player B a break?

I know some of it is subjective. Especially the views of parents!

What? An error is an error! I've never/We've never even tought of a "sliding scale." I guess I'm never to old to learn something new.

It was a dumb question. I don't think anyone in their right mind does that on purpose. Yours was a good answer.

2bmom,
Maybe not a dumb question because you do see that kind of thing even in MLB. Some players are held to higher standards than others. I know that on my sons team I have seen it. Hard ball hit, slight bad hop, sometimes the coach just says nice try, get it next time. If it gets past my son he yells, c'mom B****, make a play. It is not because he dislikes him, but he has made them before and they expect some players to make the tougher plays. It might not be a conscious decision, but I would think that it does factor in when the decision to award an error or hit is made.

That's why we look at the scoreboard in MLB after a tough play. You never know what the official scorer is going to rule.

You're right, Doughnutman. The rulebook talks about "ordinary effort." Seems like for some, "ordinary" is different than for others. I'm not complaining - in fact as you point out, it can be a good thing. I appreciate the validation! Thanks.

Time to go to a ball game!

I post. The proof is in the pudding.