With the advent of sabermetrics, wOBA has long been considered the single best hitting statistic. On the other hand, OPS has been considered inferior to wOBA due to its mathematical flaws. In this column, I'll provide an insight into these two stats with statistical evidence.
Hitting, Pitching, Fielding and Baserunning. These are the main factors that affect the ball game. Then which factor is the most (or least) important in baseball? In this column, I'll analyze how well each of these aspects contribute to a team's winning percentage.
Why is Shohei Ohtani called the new Ruth in the MLB? Just because he can pitch and hit at the same time? The answer is No. In this column, I'll analyze what's enabling him to survive in the MLB not just as a full-time hitter but as an MVP contender.
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