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The debates about hitters (e.g., for HOF) often come down to WAR vs. Hits (or BA). There is a variance between WAR and H & BA, so I wondered what the correlation was.
I took the top-200 in Rbat, and examined:
WAR
WAR per PA
Rbat (the hitting component of WAR)
Rbat/PA
H
BA (H/AB)
Next ...
I took the top-200 in Rbat, and examined:
WAR
WAR per PA
Rbat (the hitting component of WAR)
Rbat/PA
H
BA (H/AB)
Next ...
November 7, 2025 at 7:38 PM
The debates about hitters (e.g., for HOF) often come down to WAR vs. Hits (or BA). There is a variance between WAR and H & BA, so I wondered what the correlation was.
I took the top-200 in Rbat, and examined:
WAR
WAR per PA
Rbat (the hitting component of WAR)
Rbat/PA
H
BA (H/AB)
Next ...
I took the top-200 in Rbat, and examined:
WAR
WAR per PA
Rbat (the hitting component of WAR)
Rbat/PA
H
BA (H/AB)
Next ...
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For the 6th year in a row, a player named Will Smith has won the World Series
2020 - Will Smith (C), Dodgers
2021 - Will Smith (RP), Braves
2022 - Will Smith (RP), Astros
2023 - Will Smith (RP), Rangers
2024 - Will Smith (C), Dodgers
2025 - Will Smith (C), Dodgers
2020 - Will Smith (C), Dodgers
2021 - Will Smith (RP), Braves
2022 - Will Smith (RP), Astros
2023 - Will Smith (RP), Rangers
2024 - Will Smith (C), Dodgers
2025 - Will Smith (C), Dodgers
November 2, 2025 at 4:19 AM
For the 6th year in a row, a player named Will Smith has won the World Series
2020 - Will Smith (C), Dodgers
2021 - Will Smith (RP), Braves
2022 - Will Smith (RP), Astros
2023 - Will Smith (RP), Rangers
2024 - Will Smith (C), Dodgers
2025 - Will Smith (C), Dodgers
2020 - Will Smith (C), Dodgers
2021 - Will Smith (RP), Braves
2022 - Will Smith (RP), Astros
2023 - Will Smith (RP), Rangers
2024 - Will Smith (C), Dodgers
2025 - Will Smith (C), Dodgers
I've said this before, but Kuminga reminds me of the classic 1970s PFs: McAdoo, Haywood, Wicks, Hawkins. Exciting scoring (but not much D).
October 25, 2025 at 9:58 PM
I've said this before, but Kuminga reminds me of the classic 1970s PFs: McAdoo, Haywood, Wicks, Hawkins. Exciting scoring (but not much D).
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Kerry Carpenter has reached base safely 6 times, tied for the most in a postseason game, with:
1995 WS G3 Kenny Lofton
1945 WS G6 Stan Hack
Only Carpenter was in a winner-take-all game
1995 WS G3 Kenny Lofton
1945 WS G6 Stan Hack
Only Carpenter was in a winner-take-all game
October 11, 2025 at 3:59 AM
Kerry Carpenter has reached base safely 6 times, tied for the most in a postseason game, with:
1995 WS G3 Kenny Lofton
1945 WS G6 Stan Hack
Only Carpenter was in a winner-take-all game
1995 WS G3 Kenny Lofton
1945 WS G6 Stan Hack
Only Carpenter was in a winner-take-all game
Hit by pitch?!
1) Ball hit bat first.
2) Even if 1) is wrong: Why is it a HBP when you stick your hand in the strike and the ball hits it?
1) Ball hit bat first.
2) Even if 1) is wrong: Why is it a HBP when you stick your hand in the strike and the ball hits it?
October 11, 2025 at 4:08 AM
Hit by pitch?!
1) Ball hit bat first.
2) Even if 1) is wrong: Why is it a HBP when you stick your hand in the strike and the ball hits it?
1) Ball hit bat first.
2) Even if 1) is wrong: Why is it a HBP when you stick your hand in the strike and the ball hits it?
Great article by Kirk G.
In the final installment of the Ringer's Quarter-Century project, Kirk Goldsberry unleashes his awesome charts to explain the last 25 years of the NBA:
Seven Charts That Explain the Past 25 Years of the NBA
It’s hard to grasp just how much the league has changed this quarter century. You almost have to see it to believe it.
www.theringer.com
October 10, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Great article by Kirk G.
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In postseason history, teams to win Game 1 in any best-of-five series have gone on to win the series 113 of 156 times (72.4%)
In Division Series with the current 2-2-1 format, teams to win Game 1 on the road have advanced 34 of 46 times (73.9%)
In Division Series with the current 2-2-1 format, teams to win Game 1 on the road have advanced 34 of 46 times (73.9%)
October 5, 2025 at 2:33 AM
In postseason history, teams to win Game 1 in any best-of-five series have gone on to win the series 113 of 156 times (72.4%)
In Division Series with the current 2-2-1 format, teams to win Game 1 on the road have advanced 34 of 46 times (73.9%)
In Division Series with the current 2-2-1 format, teams to win Game 1 on the road have advanced 34 of 46 times (73.9%)
Logically, I'd think if a team on 4th down blocks a punt through the end zone, that should be a touchback and that team should get the ball on the 20-yard line. But they should not get a safety.
October 4, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Logically, I'd think if a team on 4th down blocks a punt through the end zone, that should be a touchback and that team should get the ball on the 20-yard line. But they should not get a safety.
The NCAA and/or the NFL need to pay me $200k per season. In exchange, I promise I will complete all reviews of close calls in under a minute. 90% of calls will require no more than two angles to review and will be decided in under 30 seconds. My accuracy rate will equal or exceed the current rate.
October 4, 2025 at 8:10 PM
The NCAA and/or the NFL need to pay me $200k per season. In exchange, I promise I will complete all reviews of close calls in under a minute. 90% of calls will require no more than two angles to review and will be decided in under 30 seconds. My accuracy rate will equal or exceed the current rate.
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Bonus Hollander POTD Rickey Green. Michigan PG drafted 16th in 77 but didn't stick. Was CBA player in 79 until UTA signed him + became good starter. Was an all-star in 84, led NBA in steals. Lost job to Stockton + bounced around as backup til 92.
August 18, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Bonus Hollander POTD Rickey Green. Michigan PG drafted 16th in 77 but didn't stick. Was CBA player in 79 until UTA signed him + became good starter. Was an all-star in 84, led NBA in steals. Lost job to Stockton + bounced around as backup til 92.
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Under the new salary cap rules, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander will be making more money per year than the entire Spurs roster in 2013-14.
Unreal.
(via SpoTrac)
Unreal.
(via SpoTrac)
August 6, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Under the new salary cap rules, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander will be making more money per year than the entire Spurs roster in 2013-14.
Unreal.
(via SpoTrac)
Unreal.
(via SpoTrac)
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Kevin Garnett is the only player in NBA history who is a franchise’s all-time leader in total points, rebounds, assists, steals, and blocks.
Giannis Antetokounmpo needs 82 steals to become the second player to achieve this.
(via CrazyStats)
#NBA
Giannis Antetokounmpo needs 82 steals to become the second player to achieve this.
(via CrazyStats)
#NBA
August 4, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Kevin Garnett is the only player in NBA history who is a franchise’s all-time leader in total points, rebounds, assists, steals, and blocks.
Giannis Antetokounmpo needs 82 steals to become the second player to achieve this.
(via CrazyStats)
#NBA
Giannis Antetokounmpo needs 82 steals to become the second player to achieve this.
(via CrazyStats)
#NBA
Brees was an easy HOF choice. But Rivers is more interesting because he's in the tier below Brees.
I think Rivers deserves it. But if he does, then so do Ben R., Ryan, Stafford, and Wilson. Eli has his supporters, too (Rodgers, in a higher tier, is a lock).
But I doubt that they'll all get in.
I think Rivers deserves it. But if he does, then so do Ben R., Ryan, Stafford, and Wilson. Eli has his supporters, too (Rodgers, in a higher tier, is a lock).
But I doubt that they'll all get in.
August 3, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Brees was an easy HOF choice. But Rivers is more interesting because he's in the tier below Brees.
I think Rivers deserves it. But if he does, then so do Ben R., Ryan, Stafford, and Wilson. Eli has his supporters, too (Rodgers, in a higher tier, is a lock).
But I doubt that they'll all get in.
I think Rivers deserves it. But if he does, then so do Ben R., Ryan, Stafford, and Wilson. Eli has his supporters, too (Rodgers, in a higher tier, is a lock).
But I doubt that they'll all get in.
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FROM SHAMS:
BREAKING: Los Angeles Lakers All-NBA star Luka Doncic has signed a three-year, $165 million maximum contract extension with the franchise, with a player option in 2028, agent Bill Duffy of WME Basketball told ESPN. https://t.co/oRxAVIm2oD
BREAKING: Los Angeles Lakers All-NBA star Luka Doncic has signed a three-year, $165 million maximum contract extension with the franchise, with a player option in 2028, agent Bill Duffy of WME Basketball told ESPN. https://t.co/oRxAVIm2oD
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FROM SHAMS:
BREAKING: Los Angeles Lakers All-NBA star Luka Doncic has signed a three-year, $165 million maximum contract extension with the franchise, with a player option in 2028, agent Bill Duffy of WME Basketball told ESPN. https://t.co/oRxAVIm2oD
twitter.com
August 2, 2025 at 4:24 PM
FROM SHAMS:
BREAKING: Los Angeles Lakers All-NBA star Luka Doncic has signed a three-year, $165 million maximum contract extension with the franchise, with a player option in 2028, agent Bill Duffy of WME Basketball told ESPN. https://t.co/oRxAVIm2oD
BREAKING: Los Angeles Lakers All-NBA star Luka Doncic has signed a three-year, $165 million maximum contract extension with the franchise, with a player option in 2028, agent Bill Duffy of WME Basketball told ESPN. https://t.co/oRxAVIm2oD
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Last regular season's top 10 defenders, as per the DEF-EPM metric (measures defensive impact):
Alex Caruso +3.9
Kris Dun +3.5
Ausar Thompson +3.3
Victor Wembanyama +3.2
Amen Thompson +2.9
Jonathan Isaac +2.6
Chet Holmgren +2.5
Draymond Green +2.4
Ivica Zubac +2.4
Dyson Daniels +2.4
#NBA
Alex Caruso +3.9
Kris Dun +3.5
Ausar Thompson +3.3
Victor Wembanyama +3.2
Amen Thompson +2.9
Jonathan Isaac +2.6
Chet Holmgren +2.5
Draymond Green +2.4
Ivica Zubac +2.4
Dyson Daniels +2.4
#NBA
August 1, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Last regular season's top 10 defenders, as per the DEF-EPM metric (measures defensive impact):
Alex Caruso +3.9
Kris Dun +3.5
Ausar Thompson +3.3
Victor Wembanyama +3.2
Amen Thompson +2.9
Jonathan Isaac +2.6
Chet Holmgren +2.5
Draymond Green +2.4
Ivica Zubac +2.4
Dyson Daniels +2.4
#NBA
Alex Caruso +3.9
Kris Dun +3.5
Ausar Thompson +3.3
Victor Wembanyama +3.2
Amen Thompson +2.9
Jonathan Isaac +2.6
Chet Holmgren +2.5
Draymond Green +2.4
Ivica Zubac +2.4
Dyson Daniels +2.4
#NBA
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Bonus Hollander POTD Kiki Vandeweghe. UCLA SF was drafted 11th in 80 by DAL but forced trade to DEN. Scored a ton (peak 29.4 ppg) but was not a defender. Traded to POR in 84 in a big deal that DEN got good return. Retired in 93. Was NJ GM & now works for NBA office.
July 31, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Bonus Hollander POTD Kiki Vandeweghe. UCLA SF was drafted 11th in 80 by DAL but forced trade to DEN. Scored a ton (peak 29.4 ppg) but was not a defender. Traded to POR in 84 in a big deal that DEN got good return. Retired in 93. Was NJ GM & now works for NBA office.
Most underrated great player ever?
Chris Paul breaking down after Brian Sieman introduces him to the fans at Intuit Dome, something CP3 was not expecting
July 28, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Most underrated great player ever?
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Hollinger POTD Manu Ginobili. Argentinian SG was drafted 57th by SA in 99. Stayed in Europe til 02 & was great. Took to the NBA well. Pretty good as rook & became star 2-way player, 2x all-star. Per bio, rookie Manu "may have the best hands I've ever seen" and stripped dribblers with ease. HOFer.
July 27, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Hollinger POTD Manu Ginobili. Argentinian SG was drafted 57th by SA in 99. Stayed in Europe til 02 & was great. Took to the NBA well. Pretty good as rook & became star 2-way player, 2x all-star. Per bio, rookie Manu "may have the best hands I've ever seen" and stripped dribblers with ease. HOFer.
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Who are the most proficient scorers in NBA history? My simple attempt to remove some of the biases when measuring scoring proficiency.
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The Most Proficient Scorers in NBA History
My attempt to come up with an unbiased method for measuring scoring proficiency.
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July 24, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Who are the most proficient scorers in NBA history? My simple attempt to remove some of the biases when measuring scoring proficiency.
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10 players have ever appeared in 400+ games while winning 70% of them. Kawhi is the only active player:
Magic Johnson 0.728
Michael Cooper 0.721
K.C. Jones 0.719
Tom Heinsohn 0.717
Larry Bird 0.715
Kawhi Leonard 0.707
Sam Jones 0.707
Bill Russell 0.706
Tim Duncan 0.704
Manu Ginóbili 0.703
#NBA
Magic Johnson 0.728
Michael Cooper 0.721
K.C. Jones 0.719
Tom Heinsohn 0.717
Larry Bird 0.715
Kawhi Leonard 0.707
Sam Jones 0.707
Bill Russell 0.706
Tim Duncan 0.704
Manu Ginóbili 0.703
#NBA
July 23, 2025 at 10:48 AM
10 players have ever appeared in 400+ games while winning 70% of them. Kawhi is the only active player:
Magic Johnson 0.728
Michael Cooper 0.721
K.C. Jones 0.719
Tom Heinsohn 0.717
Larry Bird 0.715
Kawhi Leonard 0.707
Sam Jones 0.707
Bill Russell 0.706
Tim Duncan 0.704
Manu Ginóbili 0.703
#NBA
Magic Johnson 0.728
Michael Cooper 0.721
K.C. Jones 0.719
Tom Heinsohn 0.717
Larry Bird 0.715
Kawhi Leonard 0.707
Sam Jones 0.707
Bill Russell 0.706
Tim Duncan 0.704
Manu Ginóbili 0.703
#NBA
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FROM SHAMS:
BREAKING: Marcus Smart has agreed to a contract buyout with the Washington Wizards and intends to sign a two-year, $11 million deal with the Los Angeles Lakers after clearing waivers, sources tell ESPN. A return to a grand stage for the 2022 NBA Defensive Player of the Year.
BREAKING: Marcus Smart has agreed to a contract buyout with the Washington Wizards and intends to sign a two-year, $11 million deal with the Los Angeles Lakers after clearing waivers, sources tell ESPN. A return to a grand stage for the 2022 NBA Defensive Player of the Year.
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FROM SHAMS:
BREAKING: Marcus Smart has agreed to a contract buyout with the Washington Wizards and intends to sign a two-year, $11 million deal with the Los Angeles Lakers after clearing waivers, sources tell ESPN. A return to a grand stage for the 2022 NBA Defensive Player of the Year.
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July 19, 2025 at 9:12 PM
FROM SHAMS:
BREAKING: Marcus Smart has agreed to a contract buyout with the Washington Wizards and intends to sign a two-year, $11 million deal with the Los Angeles Lakers after clearing waivers, sources tell ESPN. A return to a grand stage for the 2022 NBA Defensive Player of the Year.
BREAKING: Marcus Smart has agreed to a contract buyout with the Washington Wizards and intends to sign a two-year, $11 million deal with the Los Angeles Lakers after clearing waivers, sources tell ESPN. A return to a grand stage for the 2022 NBA Defensive Player of the Year.
Keep in mind: The AVERAGE batting average through history is:
.260
.260
MLB Teams Hitting At Least .260:
2000-24
2001-22
2002-18
2003-21
2004-23
2005-20
2006-25
2007-23
2008-21
2009-19
2010-12
2011-8
2012-11
2013-10
2014-4
2015-9
2016-9
2017-9
2018-1
2019-8
2020-6
2021-3
2022-1
2023-3
2024-3
2025-0 so far
2000-24
2001-22
2002-18
2003-21
2004-23
2005-20
2006-25
2007-23
2008-21
2009-19
2010-12
2011-8
2012-11
2013-10
2014-4
2015-9
2016-9
2017-9
2018-1
2019-8
2020-6
2021-3
2022-1
2023-3
2024-3
2025-0 so far
July 18, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Keep in mind: The AVERAGE batting average through history is:
.260
.260
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Damian Lillard has agreed to a three-year, $45 million contract to return to the Portland Trail Blazers, a league source confirmed to The Athletic on Thursday.
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www.nytimes.com/athletic/650...
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July 17, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Damian Lillard has agreed to a three-year, $45 million contract to return to the Portland Trail Blazers, a league source confirmed to The Athletic on Thursday.
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www.nytimes.com/athletic/650...
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www.nytimes.com/athletic/650...
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Tarik Skubal is on pace to be the first pitcher to finish a season leading the league in both K/9 and BB/9. Only 7 pitchers since integration have even finished top 3 in both K/9 and BB/9 - Skubal is having a truly dominant season.
July 10, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Tarik Skubal is on pace to be the first pitcher to finish a season leading the league in both K/9 and BB/9. Only 7 pitchers since integration have even finished top 3 in both K/9 and BB/9 - Skubal is having a truly dominant season.
I'm not going to read this. But it's terrible that the use of "(dis)honorable" is going beyond cheating to include legal tactics that help your team win, e.g., rushing as a QB, talking walks as a hitter, and drawing legitimate fouls on defenders.
An honorable quarterback tends to make creative plays within the pocket, throw with anticipation and take risks.
Those who rely on scrambling, specific offenses and throws to play their game are marked down on this list.
Presenting The Quarterback Honorability Index:
Those who rely on scrambling, specific offenses and throws to play their game are marked down on this list.
Presenting The Quarterback Honorability Index:
July 17, 2025 at 7:27 PM
I'm not going to read this. But it's terrible that the use of "(dis)honorable" is going beyond cheating to include legal tactics that help your team win, e.g., rushing as a QB, talking walks as a hitter, and drawing legitimate fouls on defenders.