Dawson was 22nd in OPS, PCA is 2nd in OPS. WAR is adjusted for era and year. You can’t subtract war from a 900 OPS hitter in 2026 and give it to McGuire in 98 because he hit 70 homers, the cumulative league win percentage would be over 500, which is impossible.
If you’re on the topic of RBIs and plate appearances then penalizing PCA for less RBIs as a leadoff hitter is unfair too.
And If we’re awarding war and run value for RBIs, then how do you propose balancing run value? Subtract war from the baserunners who got on base and were driven in? Subtract war from guys who strikeout with the bases loaded?