Quote:
Originally Posted by Jestre
Why??? Because RBI's is a real stat that measures real production. Goes back to the old question, who is more valuable a player that hits a solo homerun and strikes out with the bases loaded or a player that hits a grand slam and strikes out with the bases empty, VORP has them even. Non Vorpers would rate the GS hitter higher.
|
Actually, people who follow VORP would say that the sample size is way too small to draw any conclusions. That being said, all else being equal, yes, if you agree with VORP then you would rate a .280/.350/.450 player with 80 RBIs equal to a .280/.350/.450 player with 100 RBIs? Why? Because RBIs are a team stat, not an individual stat.
Now in your magical fairy world where gaining RBIs is an actual documented skill instead of the product of opportunity, sure, RBIs could mean something. In actual baseball, they really don't, and none of your straw men can save that.