One hundred years ago or so one of the best stats around for pitchers was Wins and Losses. Since then we have moved on everywhere else, but why are some people still using these extremely flawed statistics. We need to move on and here's why. The statistics are not fair for most pitchers.
Five things must happen for a pitcher to receive a "W"
1. The pitcher must pitch well, allowing few runs.
2. The offense must score enough runs.
3. The defense must field all batted balls hit to them.
4. The bullpen must hold the lead.
5. The manager must leave the pitcher in five innings, and not remove him if the team is still behind.
Only one of those is truely in control of the pitcher, (the first one) so it is really in the control of the pitcher at all?
Later I will do some more on Wins and Losses.
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