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Originally Posted by Curve Ball Dave
WAR is based on an assumption of what a "replacement level" player is and that is subjective.
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What?
No. A replacement level player is based on league averages every year.
A .296 winning percentage, 48-114
If the league is hitting a lot of home runs, then replacement level for an offensive player is higher. If the league is weak offensively, then a replacement level player offensive can be a worse hitter.
It's based on what the league does overall. Not some subjective, random number determined by a think tank.