StanMarsh51
Well-Known Member
Yes, but it automatically values better hitters from weaker positions as better... If troy tulowitzki was a bad fielder why should his SS elligibility be the reason why he is better than Prince fielder?? I think for offense you should be measured only on your offense... Players change positions all the time to fit a team... I am not saying defense is not important... but it is not important when we talk about offense...
But those positions tend to be 'weaker' partly because they're more demanding to play... on average, a C or SS will probably have more fatigue/wear and tear from their playing position than say a 1B or LF would, which would then likely have an effect on offensive numbers. And as those positions such as C or SS are more demanding to play, WAR factors that in (which I think makes sense).
I mean, if Prince Fielder were a catcher, would you bet on him putting up as good #'s as he is as 1B/DH? I know we're talking hypotheticals, but I do think some adjustment is needed because of that.