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Originally Posted by jpeters1734
This isn't an OOTP-only stat. Here's the definition:
Individual WAR values are calculated from the number and success rate of on-field actions by a player (in batting, baserunning, fielding, and pitching), with higher values reflecting larger contributions to a team's success. WAR value also depends on what position a player plays, with more value going to key defensive positions like catcher and shortstop than positions with less defensive importance such as first base.[2] A high WAR value built up by a player reflects successful performance, a large quantity of playing time, or both.
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I've always believed that to be accurate, but where it gets a little misleading is certain sites out there will after giving WAR then give dWAR as a separate stat. And in those cases it's always made me wonder if they are pulling defense out of their general WAR number, more or less making an oWAR and a dWAR, or does WAR still include all aspects and their dWAR is just a little side stat. Baseball Reference for example I believe very clearly gives oWAR and dWAR as where ESPN gives WAR and dWAR which can be a little confusing
But yes, anytime I've seen WAR I have always been under the impression all aspects are included.