Duh, it was quite easy to do, using the formula on previous article: P(win) = (Opponent starting pitcher’s ERA-) ^ 1.83 / So, two teams with pitchers of 60, 75, 90 and 100 ERA-, would stack as...
In chess team competitions, where each team has 4 players, the usual order is placing the best player at board 1 (vs opposing team board 1 player), and placing them in order, leaving the worst pl...
Or just have 3 really good starting pitchers like the Pirates do. Four actually. All with playoff experience too. That's why they will win the World Series if they get past the wild card game. Th...
It's really long and pretty clear, but I'm not sure there is anything surprising in it or that it presents any strategic choices. Maybe title should be "implications of close regular season races...
Reads like something You Berra came up with.
This takes me back to studying Boolean algebra in college. So many if-then-else statements I want to cry. I appreciate the breakdown though!