Thread: Clutch stat
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Old 04-19-2018, 11:03 AM   #38
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Originally Posted by 5-4-3 View Post
“Clutch” doesn't exist. Anyone who insists that it does, despite clear, rigorous, and convincing evidence that it does not, has become a flat earther of baseball. Joe “I don’t care what the data says” Morgan says welcome to the club.
No "clear, rigorous, and convincing" evidence exists for the absence of clutch hitting. All the studies I've glanced at have serious flaws.

If you want, pick the study you think provides the kill-shot for the idea of clutching hitting and then explain it in your own words, paying particular attention to the statistical techniques used. We can then discuss it. Perhaps you'll convince me.
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