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Originally Posted by RchW
There is a critical stat missing and we should see team records. The stat is Run support per start RSG. It can be added easily in the customize drop down. Team records help one understand the context of player performance (see Steve Carlton 1972).
It's not close if one feels certain counting stats matter. Based on overall value both are equal IMO. To separate them one must got to second and third order values which carry less weight (again IMO). I can still count so I'll throw in a counting stat of my own. Kershaw made three less starts but is only 5.2 innings behind Fernandez. That suggests to me Kershaw pitched deeper into games tied or behind than Fernandez. Run support and pitcher game logs a la BR would help determine if this is true.
I'll be contrarian for fun and pick Kershaw because I suspect he pitched for a weaker team. That breaks the tie if true. Having said all that, I wouldn't argue against Fernandez much at all. 
Isn't it great we can discuss this as if it really happened. |
Thanks for mentioning the RSG stat, RichW. I learned something new today!
Kershaw had 2.78 RSG, while Fernandez recieved 4.20. The Marlins won 86 games in 2016, while the Dodgers won 96.
I bolded your end-statement because, quite frankly, this is what is GREAT about this community. Discussions like this happen all over this board. I love it.