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A simpler, but less obvious variant of results, example is in the Preseason Predictions. Basically, these are arrived at through a 3-yr quick sim, IIRC, and the results are then posted for the users review. Whether it shows the last year or the average, it doesn't matter. What does, is that they're seldom spot on, even with regard to the top hitters and pitchers. Some players and teams fall right into line, but most won't. It's only an indicator or prediction of what the season will hold.
In my last season, I was 'predicted' to finish dead last in my division and none of my players were featured as top performers. I managed to pull out a wild card spot and make the playoffs, and my young ace took home the equivalent of the Cy Young award, The Guiding Hand. It is what it is, a combination of many, many calcuations based on the moment and strange results can and do occur.
Actually, what strikes me most odd about your OP is the overall winning percentages across the board. All the teams in that division did extremely well, and whether that should surprise me can be argued, but it does.
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