The value of an Ace

[steveringo]

Interesting study of having at least one very good pitcher.

Of that last 20 WS teams, 95% had a pitcher with at least one season with a 130 ERA+... 55% had a pitcher with a 130 ERA+ the prior season.... 60% had a pitcher with a 130 OPS+ that season.

How essential is an ace to a championship? | Red Sox - Complete analysis & insight | The Providence Journal


Something intersting (not mentioned in the article)... The last 5 WS teams did not have one of these pitchers during the season. And, the last 3 also did not have one the prior season....

 

[anotheridiot]

somehow if boston winds up with shields, scherzer or price I guess the article will have meant nothing.

 

[HammerDown]

I'm honestly shocked at how much value Theo placed on Lester.

 

[LogicMan]

Hammer, I think its to draw others to the team. The no trade clause was the shocker for me. Lester is the magnet to get others