Odd Historical 1924

Humboldt KA · 01-16-2024, 09:58 AM

At least, it seems odd to me.

As the Senators, 104-50 for the pennant, 4 games ahead of Detroit. WS 4-1 over the Robins.

Big odd thing: In this period, high stamina pitchers need even less rest than in history. In a 169 day season I started Walter Johnson 57 times; since 169/3 = 56 remainder 1 that is exactly the number he would start if he pitched every 3rd day from end to end. Actually he got 3 days rest a few times due to off days or, once or twice, my choice, but I was also able to pitch him on one day's rest about 4 times, exactly enough to compensate.

He pitched 426 innings and went 35-11 with a 2.36 ERA and .225 BA against, all best in majors. (18 other pitchers went 300 innings or more.)

Smaller odd thing: Surprised to win so many; the pre-season AI estimate was about 10 games less. That estimate did have the Senators predicted to take the AL, although over the course of the season the Tigers and the Indians both seemed to me at least as strong.

I don't think it was my managing; I noticed dozens of errors of judgment or of sloppiness.

Not to mention the Robins in the WS. Dazzy Vance was rated significantly better than Johnson, and their #s 2 and 3 a little better than mine. Hitting about even, defense a little weaker. I let the AI play those games. I think I was just lucky; my #3 starter pitched 26 outs of a shutout, while during the season he was 0-8 (with a strong bullpen, many of his starts were recovered later).

01-16-2024, 09:58 AM	#1
Humboldt KA Minors (Single A) Join Date: Jan 2024 Posts: 71	Odd Historical 1924 At least, it seems odd to me. As the Senators, 104-50 for the pennant, 4 games ahead of Detroit. WS 4-1 over the Robins. Big odd thing: In this period, high stamina pitchers need even less rest than in history. In a 169 day season I started Walter Johnson 57 times; since 169/3 = 56 remainder 1 that is exactly the number he would start if he pitched every 3rd day from end to end. Actually he got 3 days rest a few times due to off days or, once or twice, my choice, but I was also able to pitch him on one day's rest about 4 times, exactly enough to compensate. He pitched 426 innings and went 35-11 with a 2.36 ERA and .225 BA against, all best in majors. (18 other pitchers went 300 innings or more.) Smaller odd thing: Surprised to win so many; the pre-season AI estimate was about 10 games less. That estimate did have the Senators predicted to take the AL, although over the course of the season the Tigers and the Indians both seemed to me at least as strong. I don't think it was my managing; I noticed dozens of errors of judgment or of sloppiness. Not to mention the Robins in the WS. Dazzy Vance was rated significantly better than Johnson, and their #s 2 and 3 a little better than mine. Hitting about even, defense a little weaker. I let the AI play those games. I think I was just lucky; my #3 starter pitched 26 outs of a shutout, while during the season he was 0-8 (with a strong bullpen, many of his starts were recovered later).