[Cobra Mgr]

Originally Posted by kq76

I think you're misunderstanding me. I'm saying rate stats that include both regular and postseason stats will likely make the player with more playoff games look worse than other players as the competition is stronger.


It'd be like a video gamer who plays on the standard difficulty comparing their win/loss record in a game with that of someone who only plays that same game on the hardest difficulty.

I understand that. What I'm saying is we are intelligent enough to grade w/a curve if you will.

Let's face it, death lies & statistics. People are going to color numbers to fit their preconceived opinions all the time. So if I want to "prove" Duke Snider is better than Mays or Mantle, I'm going to find the formula that will get me the right mix.

I think we've grown beyond looking at totals only and concluding that "X" is the best. And when we talk about HOF careers, we don't look back @ that thrilling January NBA game or that June afternoon ballgame. We are looking @ the postseason. Maybe it would have cluttered things when there were only 2-4 teams making the playoffs. But now 40% or more of the league gets into the playoffs. If you don't have playoff #'s to add to your resume (looking at you Trout), I think that says something about your "legacy".

College sports have for decades now stopped omitting postseason #'s in career stats & the sports world hasn't one into chaos. I think it is time for the pros to do the same.