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pstrickert · 06-06-2009, 02:07 AM

When I began to see NYY (1974 import) keep winning the AL East with an ultra-low ERA, I checked the fielding ratings. Sure enough, upon import, nearly all the starters had blue (18-20) ratings. IRL, they were above average defensively (as far as I can tell). They also had a good pitching staff. So, I expected them to compete for the division title. But the low team ERA (often far lower than the next lowest team) and the high team fielding percentage (often much higher than the next highest team) made me seek an explanation. It also explains (to a large degree, IMO) the fact that OAK and BAL never come close to their low RL team ERAs. The defensive ratings, though good, could be better. I mean, these two teams excelled defensively (esp. up the middle).

06-06-2009, 02:07 AM	#26
pstrickert Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 16,579	When I began to see NYY (1974 import) keep winning the AL East with an ultra-low ERA, I checked the fielding ratings. Sure enough, upon import, nearly all the starters had blue (18-20) ratings. IRL, they were above average defensively (as far as I can tell). They also had a good pitching staff. So, I expected them to compete for the division title. But the low team ERA (often far lower than the next lowest team) and the high team fielding percentage (often much higher than the next highest team) made me seek an explanation. It also explains (to a large degree, IMO) the fact that OAK and BAL never come close to their low RL team ERAs. The defensive ratings, though good, could be better. I mean, these two teams excelled defensively (esp. up the middle).