RBI on LGT stats
As someone who's been lurking around this site for many months now, I've noticed that RBI is rarely, if ever listed in the stats for any player, prospect or whatever.
For example, in the Greatest Indians Seasons category, the line is given and if the player finished in the top 10 in RBI, it's mentioned, but the number is never listed. This is obviously a conscious decision. Is there any reason for this? Is there some value of the RBI debate that I don't know about?
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Re: RBI on LGT stats
My take is that the RBI has some uses, but as far as objective measures of run-production go, you're probably much better off with slugging percentage.
by fleerdon on Mar 22, 2007 3:33 PM EDT 0 recs
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by stuart dean on Mar 22, 2007 3:34 PM EDT 0 recs
Joe Carter
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Mar 22, 2007 4:21 PM EDT
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Mar 22, 2007 4:15 PM EDT
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Mar 22, 2007 5:22 PM EDT
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Like what everyone else has said, if Hafner hits 7th in our lineup, his RBIs will drastically go down even if he hits .340.
And just imagine how many more RBIs Grady would have if he hit 3rd rather than leadoff.
While RBIs are usually a topic for MVPs, etc., it really is a function of the lineup and how many opportunities you have.
by talonk on Mar 22, 2007 3:57 PM EDT 0 recs
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I like OPS+ as a "quick and dirty" comparative tool, because it measures a player's OPS versus the league he played in.
by Ryan on Mar 22, 2007 7:35 PM EDT 0 recs
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It is largely the case that VORP has replaced RBI among many well-read fans. VORP does not depend on batting order, opportunity, park, league, etc., and it's adjusted for position. Both stats are based on "runs," which any fan can understand. One guy has 30 VORP, another guy has 6 ... everyone has a gut-level idea of what 24 runs are worth.
by Jay on Mar 22, 2007 8:59 PM EDT 0 recs
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It will never happen, but it would be great.
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Mar 22, 2007 10:25 PM EDT
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