re: FSBDL Regular Season Thread

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Bad example. Players get ABs based on their position in the batting order or the score of the game.

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ABs, like IP are just unit's of measure that do not quantify the end result. So they are very much alike. Each measure is quantified by other stats, such as hits and BB for a hitter, or earned runs/whip for a pitcher.

A single inning does not determine performance on the field. Well it does, but it doesnt tell you if its good or bad. Not when you can have a terrible inning and still be credited with an IP. Since when do we want to use a stat that you can earn point for bad performances?

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. It should also be noted that such pitchers help FB owners meet the IP minimum more quickly. If you sort the pitchers by IP you'll find that generally the best pitchers will be at the top.

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yea but sadly two 5 IP starts by Rubby De La Rosa & Jordan Lyles is > than a 9 IP shutout by king felix.

which is why i said collectively in fantasy, IP tell you nothing. Yes, at the end of the season a lot of the good pitchers will be near the top. Looking at it in that vacuum is fine. But in this world, you can manipulate the stat even with bad or average players/performances. That. Is. The. Only. Stat. In. This. League. Like. That.

The stat doesnt fit this league and the examples that you use to try and justify it are big time reaches. Just being honest here.