Reader Contest Update
by James Kannengieser on Jun 24, 2009 12:00 PM EDT
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Back around Opening Day, we posted a reader contest. Sixteen pairs of numbers were presented, and the goal was to choose which number in each pair would be greater by season's end. The contestant with the most correct choices wins a prize. If the contest ended today, the prize would be this:
We'll wait and see how the season plays out before declaring the official prize. Here's where each pair of numbers stands, with the bolded choice being the higher one:
Walks by Oliver Perez: 21
Strikeouts by Livan Hernandez: 48
David Wright's OBP: .437
Luis Castillo's OBP + 30 points: .410
Plate appearances by Gary Sheffield: 185
Plate appearances by Fernando Tatis: 147
Innings pitched by J.J. Putz: 29.1
Innings pitched by Francisco Rodriguez: 34.2
Jose Reyes's UZR + 5: +3.3
Jimmy Rollins's UZR: +1.4
Postseason wins by the Mets: N/A
Postseason wins by the Phillies: N/A
Stolen bases by David Wright: 18
Caught stealings by Jose Reyes: 2
Innings pitched by Mike Pelfrey: 76
Innings pitched by John Maine + 30: 91.2
Brian Stokes's ERA: 3.38
Darren O'Day's ERA:1.08
Home runs by Daniel Murphy: 5
Home runs by Jose Reyes: 2
Cy Young Award votes for Johan Santana: N/A
Cy Young Award votes for Cole Hamels: N/A
Carlos Beltran's UZR: -4.1
Endy Chavez's UZR: +8.2(!)
Starts by Oliver Perez lasting atleast 7 innings: 0
Starts by Oliver Perez lasting less than 4 innings: 1
Joe Smith's FIP: 3.94
Sean Green's FIP: 4.44
Home runs allowed by Aaron Heilman: 3
Wild pitches by Johan Santana: 1
Major league plate appearances by Fernando Martinez: 74
Home runs allowed by Brad Lidge: 7
Tiebreaker: What will the average mph be for Franciso Rodriguez's fastball (according to Fangraphs)?: 93.0 mph
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Christ
I think I’m on track to get, like, 90% of these incorrect.
by jasondg on Jun 24, 2009 12:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Um...Greatest...Prize...Ever
Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but Jerry abuses the privilege.
by AnthonyR on Jun 24, 2009 12:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I think I said Lidge would give up more HR
than F-Mart’s plate appearances.
It would be awesome if Lidge gave up 80 more HR’s.
batting helmets. batting titles. obp.
by Durelo on Jun 24, 2009 1:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I Tatis'd the shit out of this contest
I should’ve bunted.
by mets81 on Jun 24, 2009 1:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
dontcha mean,
you should’ve Cora-ed?
I mean…uh…It’s kinda his game.
by WuCross on Jun 24, 2009 2:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't remember if I did this or not
but if I did, pretty sure I’m doing terrible.
"We have to find a way to play better, there's no doubt. Overall. I'm not pointing fingers at anybody. Offense, defense, pitching -- we have to find a way to play better. The reality of this is, coming here to Pittsburgh and being swept -- personally, I feel embarrassed." -- Carlos Beltran
by EMSfan9 on Jun 24, 2009 3:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I don't really get FIP
I get that is pitching independent of fielding (or vice-versa?), but that formula is really confusing. Who came up with that, Bill James?
by David G on Jun 24, 2009 6:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm pretty sure
the initial idea for Defense Independent Pitching (DIPs) was developed by Voros McCracken, who has maybe the strangest name I’ve ever heard. Not sure who came up with the current formula that goes into FIP
by cjmulrain on Jun 25, 2009 9:07 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's a Tom Tango creation
like all other things that are good. I think Hardball Times has tweaked it over the years though.
by Zwill on Jun 25, 2009 10:47 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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