What is pyt.rec

Mds7361 · 04-23-2004, 01:42 AM

I did a search but could not find the answer maybe someone can help me find out what this stat means in the standings.

Skipaway · 04-23-2004, 01:44 AM

What is pythagorean winning percentage?

Pythagorean winning percentage is an estimate of a team's winning percentage given their runs scored and runs allowed. Developed by Bill James, it can tell you when teams were a bit lucky or unlucky. It is calculated by

(Runs Scored)^1.83
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(Runs Scored)^1.83 + (Runs Allowed)^1.83

The traditional formula uses an exponent of two, but this has proven to be a little more accurate.

GoldenGlove · 04-23-2004, 01:45 AM

Pythagorean Record

I am not certain on how it is developed, but I know it takes into account your runs scored and runs allowed. It basically shows you how you "should" be performing. If your record is below your pythagorean record, you are somewhat unlucky.

Mds7361 · 04-23-2004, 01:46 AM

thanks

SunDevil · 04-23-2004, 02:23 AM

nm + 1

GoldenGlove · 04-23-2004, 03:08 AM

I haven't really noticed, but isn't that just in the career stats? If so, due to the limited stats kept from season to season, there isn't enough to calculate a correct career OBP. OOTP would have to keep track of PA, HBP, SF, SB, etc.

Hank Greenberg · 04-23-2004, 08:53 AM

Dont invest too much into what it says. If your team wins a lot (100 games or so) you may end up missing 50 innings (due too winning at home) or so, which will cost you maybe 10 runs , enough to throw that off.

Also managing blowouts plays a part in this, if you let your scrubs come in and pitch through trouble (even if they give up a few runs) this effects you...

However, if you go +6 or -6 then obviously luck plays a roll (and managing), but I put hardly any stock into it (untill he gets extreme)

04-23-2004, 01:42 AM	#1
Mds7361 Minors (Single A) Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 72	What is pyt.rec I did a search but could not find the answer maybe someone can help me find out what this stat means in the standings.

04-23-2004, 01:44 AM	#2
Skipaway Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Where you live Posts: 11,017	What is pythagorean winning percentage? Pythagorean winning percentage is an estimate of a team's winning percentage given their runs scored and runs allowed. Developed by Bill James, it can tell you when teams were a bit lucky or unlucky. It is calculated by (Runs Scored)^1.83 --------------------------------------------------------- (Runs Scored)^1.83 + (Runs Allowed)^1.83 The traditional formula uses an exponent of two, but this has proven to be a little more accurate. __________________ Jonathan Haidt: Moral reasoning is really just a servant masquerading as a high priest.

04-23-2004, 01:45 AM	#3
GoldenGlove Major Leagues Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 339	Pythagorean Record I am not certain on how it is developed, but I know it takes into account your runs scored and runs allowed. It basically shows you how you "should" be performing. If your record is below your pythagorean record, you are somewhat unlucky. __________________ ISBL - New York Yankees B.I.G. - Oakland Athletics TheMLB - Cleveland Indians

04-23-2004, 02:23 AM	#5
SunDevil Major Leagues Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 373	nm + 1 Last edited by SunDevil; 04-23-2004 at 03:30 AM.

04-23-2004, 03:08 AM	#6
GoldenGlove Major Leagues Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 339	I haven't really noticed, but isn't that just in the career stats? If so, due to the limited stats kept from season to season, there isn't enough to calculate a correct career OBP. OOTP would have to keep track of PA, HBP, SF, SB, etc. __________________ ISBL - New York Yankees B.I.G. - Oakland Athletics TheMLB - Cleveland Indians

04-23-2004, 01:46 AM	#4
Mds7361 Minors (Single A) Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 72	thanks

04-23-2004, 08:53 AM	#7
Hank Greenberg Major Leagues Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 460	Dont invest too much into what it says. If your team wins a lot (100 games or so) you may end up missing 50 innings (due too winning at home) or so, which will cost you maybe 10 runs , enough to throw that off. Also managing blowouts plays a part in this, if you let your scrubs come in and pitch through trouble (even if they give up a few runs) this effects you... However, if you go +6 or -6 then obviously luck plays a roll (and managing), but I put hardly any stock into it (untill he gets extreme)