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Saturday, December 11, 2010

Replacement level in the media

By Tangotiger, 01:48 PM

King Kaufman gets most of the way there, but then doesn’t close the deal.

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In Doc’s perfect game, EVERY SINGLE OPPONENT of his was observed to have played below replacement level.  How you go from observations to true talent is a huge step.  Don’t take it, or you’ll plunge into an abyss.

(30) Comments • 2010/12/15 • SabermetricsTalent_Distribution
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