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dougaiton · 09-09-2003, 03:19 PM

I agree this is a great study, but I'd like to know if there was any change over time. To what extent has things like the extended rosters about in September extended player's lifespans? The growth of relievers and pinch-hitters as a profession? And most importantly of all, expansion of both teams and minor leagues?

This is a great study, but we might want to think about some of the inconsistencies in a sample ranging from 1901-1998.

EDIT: This is a pretty pointless post, and I don't know enough stats to do another test. Rather than criticism of an excellent study, it's really an attempt to stimulate discussion about what we might want to change for historical settings etc.

09-09-2003, 03:19 PM	#7
dougaiton Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Location: Posts: 3,414	I agree this is a great study, but I'd like to know if there was any change over time. To what extent has things like the extended rosters about in September extended player's lifespans? The growth of relievers and pinch-hitters as a profession? And most importantly of all, expansion of both teams and minor leagues? This is a great study, but we might want to think about some of the inconsistencies in a sample ranging from 1901-1998. EDIT: This is a pretty pointless post, and I don't know enough stats to do another test. Rather than criticism of an excellent study, it's really an attempt to stimulate discussion about what we might want to change for historical settings etc. __________________ tThis shower of clowns My park-adjusted, historically split Born in '69 league file! (also at Joe's wonderful site +BBSC) Last edited by dougaiton; 09-09-2003 at 03:22 PM.