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Hits Allowed
I'm hearing a lot of talk here about getting rid of the avoid hits rating for pitchers. That is a big mistake in my opinion. I understand the logic - pitchers may only affect walks, K's, Homers, and GB/FB%. Defense is responsible for the rest.
I'm sure that for pitchers like Johnson and Schilling this is fairly accurate. However, look at pitchers like Maddux and Glavine. They do not overwhelm with strikeouts. They don't walk a lot of hitters, but a lot of pitchers are like that. It is their pinpoint control that keeps the hits off of the board. It is their ability to keep the hitters guessing and not allowing them to get good wood on the ball.
Personally, I don't mind if we get rid of the avoid hits rating, but if we do, I suggest that the control rating be used more for avoiding hits. Maybe it is and this has already been discussed and I'm just blowing hot air - this wouldn't be the first time.
Anyway, that's my 2 cents.
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