Voros McCracken article

[TruffleShuffle]

http://www.thepostgame.com/features/201101/sabermetrician-exile

 

pretty interesting and a little depressing.

[Guest]

In 1999, Pedro Martinez gave up the third-highest batting average on balls in play.

 

In 1999, opposing hitters had a line of .205/.248/.288/.536 off Pedro despite a .325 BABIP, 43 points higher than his career average. Ridiculous.

 

And yeah, good article.

[NonProfitCow]

In 1999, Pedro Martinez gave up the third-highest batting average on balls in play.

 

In 1999, opposing hitters had a line of .205/.248/.288/.536 off Pedro despite a .325 BABIP, 43 points higher than his career average. Ridiculous.

 

And yeah, good article.

And he still had the lowest H/9 in the league. 1997-2003 Pedro is the sickest pitching MLB has ever seen. I don't know how it can even be debated.

 

118-36 2.20 ERA 213 ERA+ 0.940 WHIP 11.3 K/9 5.59 K/BB

 

During the absolute peak of the steroid era.

 

We all know this, but it still shocks me to look at the numbers.

[Sammy Sofa]

118-36 2.20 ERA 213 ERA+ 0.940 WHIP 11.3 K/9 5.59 K/BB

 

*Boner*

[javy knows my name]

That never stops being incredible to me