[jaysdailydose]

I think your biggest problem is realizing that stats-only is a term used by the community for taking player skill ratings out of the equation. It doesn't mean that stats (or ratings the other way) is the only thing used for a full evaluation of the player. I'm not a dev, but to think it is solely making decisions off just the stats (or just the ratings) is pretty absurd, I think?

For instance, you can set for a full stats-only setup, but if you don't turn the ratings off you still see them. The computer still has to look at potential, injury and fatigue status, matchups, day/night, righty/lefty and thousands of other factors.

If you think you know better than the cpu, then manage. That is why you get the option.