In 2012, the National League was a robust replacement league, which made mid-level performances (and mid-IP performances) more valuable throughout the season. Overall, National League clubs employed 73 regular starters to work 100+ innings in 2012. Those regular starters averaged between 28 and 29 G… [More]
Posts Tagged ‘FIP ’
2012 NL 100+ IP Rankings
By Nicholas Zettel on November 1, 2012
Exploration: Exceeding / Underplaying FIP
By Nicholas Zettel on August 23, 2012
In case you had not heard, yesterday the Milwaukee Brewers released struggling southpaw Randy Wolf. Yesterday, Jaymes noted the news, and effectively summarized Wolf’s legacy in Milwaukee while looking forward: Thus, looking back, was the Wolf signing a good one? Probably not. But it’s not… [More]
Fielding versus Bullpen: Efficiency
By Nicholas Zettel on July 3, 2012
My dad called the other afternoon to talk about the Brewers. He asked me a simple question: is there any one stat that I can use to explain the difference between the 2011 and 2012 Brewers. I hmm’d and haw’d for a bit, before saying,… [More]
FIP Tales of Yore
By Nicholas Zettel on June 16, 2012
My grandfather pitched the greatest game in the history of baseball. I’m sure of it — tall tales be damned. The way he tells it, he pitched in amateur and independent leagues, and also while he was overseas serving his country. He never made it… [More]
2011: Fielding By Fielding Independent Pitching
By Nicholas Zettel on February 9, 2012
First and foremost, I would like to say that I am thrilled to be a part of Disciples of Uecker after a couple of great years with JSOnline as Bernie’s Crew. I feel extremely fortunate to work with a staff of great writers, and I… [More]

