Comments on: Runs Created Ages 22-35

By: JohnnyTwisto

JohnnyTwisto — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 21:38:50 +0000

Believe it is a Bill James formula. I seem to recall it's one of the more complex versions (i.e, not just OBP*TB), but as far as I can tell the current inadequate glossary does not make it clear.

By: jksesq1

jksesq1 — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 01:12:54 +0000

I can't find the definition of RC that's used here, can someone post it or direct me to it? (I'm assuming this is the Bill James stat but I think Bill had a couple versions). Thanks!

By: rico petrocelli

rico petrocelli — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 02:53:52 +0000

noticing Manny is the key top ten guy from our era (besdies Bonds).
He is the #1 player of our era. Pujols may top his numbers but he did it for the core 13

By: JohnnyTwisto

JohnnyTwisto — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 01:07:22 +0000

Yeah, Jeter's numbers have always shown what a fine hitter he is. Maybe people who don't realize offense can actually be measured beyond HR and RBI think his stats don't show his value. Then they mock the "statheads" who "don't realize" how good Jeter is, because his game goes beyond his pedestrian totals in those categories. Anyway, I'm still surprised Jeter ranks so high here. He has the 2nd most PA over those ages, just behind Pete Rose.

By: Neil Paine

Neil Paine — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 22:01:30 +0000

Jeter's a no-brainer for the Hall of Fame, of course, but I find it interesting that Chipper Jones, someone who will probably make the HoF but isn't considered a slam-dunk (and certainly would rank below Jeter in most people's "greatest players" lists), created only 5 fewer runs than Jetes over that span, and he did it in more than 1,500 fewer PA.