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monkeyman576 · 09-05-2019, 12:47 PM

WAR uses dozens of different variables, and there are different methods of computing WAR, not just one like traditional stats. Verlander is 2nd in the league in active wins, 2nd in strikeouts, 3 no hitters, is an MVP winner, 8 time all star, triple crown winner, and has a world series ring, so I would say he could retire today and be inductted to the hall of fame.

Clemens pitched for 24 years vs. 14 currently for Verlander so that is the main reason for the difference.

As far as WAR, it uses different variables like era, ballpark, and importance and difficulty of position played to compute the players value in terms of wins against an average "replacement player". As far as modern pitchers, Roger Clemens had a career WAR of 130 and Greg Maddux had a career WAR of 108. Verlander is at 70 so I suppose it is not a lock but I think it is pretty likely.

09-05-2019, 12:47 PM	#2
monkeyman576 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 2,950	WAR uses dozens of different variables, and there are different methods of computing WAR, not just one like traditional stats. Verlander is 2nd in the league in active wins, 2nd in strikeouts, 3 no hitters, is an MVP winner, 8 time all star, triple crown winner, and has a world series ring, so I would say he could retire today and be inductted to the hall of fame. Clemens pitched for 24 years vs. 14 currently for Verlander so that is the main reason for the difference. As far as WAR, it uses different variables like era, ballpark, and importance and difficulty of position played to compute the players value in terms of wins against an average "replacement player". As far as modern pitchers, Roger Clemens had a career WAR of 130 and Greg Maddux had a career WAR of 108. Verlander is at 70 so I suppose it is not a lock but I think it is pretty likely. Last edited by monkeyman576; 09-05-2019 at 12:58 PM.