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Old 06-17-2008, 11:52 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Just pre-ordered OOTP 9...
I'm very excited...

I would like to sharpen my knowledge of baseball statistics, any good link for that?
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It depends on what level you're already at. Baseball Prospectus, for instance, is a great place to go, but only if you already have a solid understanding of the basics.
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jabbahutt...

Here are a couple of questions for you.

1) What is a RBI?
2) Why do they matter?
3) Why don't they matter?

You can learn a lot by watching people react to RBI's.
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jabbahutt...

Here are a couple of questions for you.

1) What is a RBI?
2) Why do they matter?
3) Why don't they matter?

You can learn a lot by watching people react to RBI's.
And just what would you learn if he were to say #2 is a trick question?
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And just what would you learn if he were to say #2 is a trick question?
He would learn that you don't put much stock into using other people's false impressions against them.
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Well... my understanding of baseball statistics is very basic... I know only the most general terms...
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Take your time, ease into it. No need to try to overwhelm yourself from the outset.
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jabbahutt...

Here are a couple of questions for you.

1) What is a RBI?
2) Why do they matter?
3) Why don't they matter?

You can learn a lot by watching people react to RBI's.
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Well... my understanding of baseball statistics is very basic... I know only the most general terms...
1) RBI -runs batted in. It's a basic stat, and is very popular.

2) RBI's matter because the entire point of the game is scoring. Top RBI men win awards, get paid very well, and score with chicks.

3) RBI's are all about context.
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1) RBI -runs batted in. It's a basic stat, and is very popular.

2) RBI's matter because the entire point of the game is scoring. Top RBI men win awards, get paid very well, and score with chicks.

3) RBI's are all about context.
So what did the reactions 'tell us', Rg?

And jabba, I'm happy to answer questions about statistical categories to the limits of my ability (I'd say above average in the general populace, and below average on this board).
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I'm very excited...

I would like to sharpen my knowledge of baseball statistics, any good link for that?
Just dig in - and enjoy each thing you learn. There are now tons of sites and plenty of articles to help you learn.

It really is a lifelong affair, you know. Don't rush it.
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Just dig in - and enjoy each thing you learn. There are now tons of sites and plenty of articles to help you learn.

It really is a lifelong affair, you know. Don't rush it.
Yeah. That too.
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