The sixth sabermetric stat he mentions is BABIP (Batting Average on Balls In Play)
Formula: (hits-homeruns) / (at-bats – K’s – HR + sac-flies).
Goal: Measure BABIP to determine whether a pitcher or hitter had good luck or bad luck. In 2009, the major league BABIP average was .299. If a pitcher’s BABIP dipped well below that number, he might have had good luck. If it rose well above that number, he likely had terrible luck. The reverse goes for hitters.
Flaw: Too many variables can determine a hitter’s BABIP. Good for pitchers.
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