The Student News Site of Newton North High School

The Newtonite

The Newtonite

The Newtonite

Thinking Outside The Batter's Box: Players lose when it comes to "winning"

The Newtonite October 1, 2013
With the increased use of complicated analytics and the new age of advanced thinking, many statisticians and analysts around Major League Baseball (MLB) are asking the question, “are wins overrated?” Not wins, as in one team beating another team, but wins as is a pitcher getting credited a win or a loss for a start. While obviously wins and losses have always been important and telling stats, their true accuracy and necessity seem to be dwindling.
Load More Stories
Donate to The Newtonite