This is, perhaps, a good example of a perception I have that stats can be excellent in analyzing what has already happened but rather suspect in predicting what will happen. Unanticipated injuries, for example, can make predictions worthless. That said, as I understand it, modern advanced sabermetrics have gotten very good at prediction. (Yet I still think good old run differential is a good predictor.)
I like the line, "the rich grow richer and the poor grow livestock for the rich." Seems particularly apropos these days.
Mota and Davalillo were PH only and had been for years with LA. I don't think they even took the field once.
This is, perhaps, a good example of a perception I have that stats can be excellent in analyzing what has already happened but rather suspect in predicting what will happen. Unanticipated injuries, for example, can make predictions worthless. That said, as I understand it, modern advanced sabermetrics have gotten very good at prediction. (Yet I still think good old run differential is a good predictor.)
I like the line, "the rich grow richer and the poor grow livestock for the rich." Seems particularly apropos these days.