Since Yesterday's thread was locked, I want to discuss this gem:
Quote from: PC on Yesterday at 08:58:19 PM
You've watched them both play and you honestly think Atilano should stay over Stammen?
Yes, he's outperformed Stammen this season, even with laying a big turd today.
How can anyone watch the games and say that Atilano is outperforming Stammen.
Numbers:
WHIP: Stammen 1.40, Atilano 1.71
K/9: Stammen 5.2, Atilano 4.2
BB/9: Stammen 2.1, Atilano 5.3
K/BB: Stammen 2.50, Atilano 0.79
FIP: Stammen 3.86, Atilano 5.18
xFIP: Stammen 3.95, Atilano 5.84
GB/FB: Stammen 0.88, Atilano 0.64
The only reason that Atilano has a better ERA is because he has been more lucky (better BABIP, Strand rate, HR/FB%, etc.) I don't care if VORP says that he is better. It's a useless stat for pitchers. Do you honestly believe that Garrett Mock was only woth 0.00 VORP this year?