The Luck Factor - Pitchers

We here at WSBGMs are notorious baseball statheads. We really enjoy looking at and comparing UZR, BABIP, etc. We absolutely LOVE taking these stats and extrapolating grand theories and meanings with complete disregard to the formulation, limitations and value of each stat. Mmmmmm, I get goose bumps just thinking about proving Adam Eaton was a good pitcher via his strikeout to triples ratio.So naturally, we are taking the next logical step in our stat evolution, from appreciation and misuse to creation. That’s right, welcome to a new era in baseball stats – WSBGMametrics.The first stat I’d like to share with you is one that we’ve used on this blog before: the Luck Factor.Some will argue that giving up four homeruns in one game is bad luck because HR:FB ratios measured over an extended period of time will be relatively consistent for all pitchers. At WSBGM, we say ********. If you want talk about luck you have to prove it and after strenuous, pencil-breaking research, we’ve come up wi...