(very small) Bug in calculating hitting streaks

woburn · 09-12-2003, 11:42 AM

In a solo league, Jerry Royster was listed as having an 8-game hitting streak. However, mixed in between those 8 games, he appeared in several games as a defensive replacement (without an at bat).

The 8-game hitting streak really was an "8-game hitting streak in games which he got an at-bat"

I think "hitting streaks" per se take in to account any game in which the player appears.

Gastric ReFlux · 09-12-2003, 11:58 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by woburn
In a solo league, Jerry Royster was listed as having an 8-game hitting streak. However, mixed in between those 8 games, he appeared in several games as a defensive replacement (without an at bat).

The 8-game hitting streak really was an "8-game hitting streak in games which he got an at-bat"

I think "hitting streaks" per se take in to account any game in which the player appears.

No.

Gastric ReFlux · 09-12-2003, 12:02 PM

In fact, a player can even come to the plate and not lose the hitting streak:

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Consecutive Hitting Streaks: A consecutive hitting streak shall not be terminated if the plate appearance results in a base on balls, hit batsman, defensive interference or a sacrifice bunt. A sacrifice fly shall terminate the streak.

Carlton · 09-12-2003, 01:59 PM

wow thanks sheep.

You learn something new everyday, odd why they implemented that rule

sporr · 09-12-2003, 02:50 PM

I think it was implemented so that the hitter wouldn't be penalized for smart play, i.e. choosing to work the count to take a walk.

Gastric ReFlux · 09-12-2003, 04:07 PM

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Originally posted by sporr
I think it was implemented so that the hitter wouldn't be penalized for smart play, i.e. choosing to work the count to take a walk.

That's unfair to penalize guys who will actually swing the bat and help the team though.

09-12-2003, 11:42 AM	#1
woburn Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 191	(very small) Bug in calculating hitting streaks In a solo league, Jerry Royster was listed as having an 8-game hitting streak. However, mixed in between those 8 games, he appeared in several games as a defensive replacement (without an at bat). The 8-game hitting streak really was an "8-game hitting streak in games which he got an at-bat" I think "hitting streaks" per se take in to account any game in which the player appears.

09-12-2003, 01:59 PM	#4
Carlton Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 3,765	wow thanks sheep. You learn something new everyday, odd why they implemented that rule __________________ "I am at that stage of my life where I keep myself out of arguments. I am 100% self sufficient spiritually, emotionally & financially. Even if you say 1+1=5, you are ABSOLUTELY CORRECT. Enjoy!"

09-12-2003, 02:50 PM	#5
sporr Global Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Muscatine, IA Posts: 8,277	I think it was implemented so that the hitter wouldn't be penalized for smart play, i.e. choosing to work the count to take a walk.