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July 14, 2008
Some Quick Research on C.J. Wilson
33 MLB relievers have received at least 10 save opportunities in 2008. Here's how C.J. Wilson ranks in various categories:
Category | Rank | |
Average | .258 | 25 |
On-Base Percentage | .348 | 25 |
Slugging Percentage | .422 | 26 |
WHIP | 1.57 | 27 |
HR % | 0.8% | 24 |
BB+HBP % | 12.3% | 24 |
SO % | 19.3% | 22 |
Pitches / Batter | 4.1 | 22 |
Pitches / Inning | 18.7 | 29 |
How Wilson ranks when facing his first batter:
Category | Rank | |
Average | .293 | 24 |
On-Base Percentage | .341 | 22 |
Slugging Percentage | .537 | 31 |
Based on a comparison of Wilson's peripheral stats to the other 32 relievers, the following closers are having seasons most similar to Wilson in 2008 (from most to least simlar):
J. Isringhausen
R. Franklin
B. Wilson
G. Sherrill
J. Valverde
M. Corpas
B. Ryan
S. Torres
And the least similar relievers:
M. Rivera
J. Soria
B. Morrow
J. Papelbon
B. Wagner
J. Nathan
B. Lidge
B. Jenks
Regarding Wilson’s personality: His flamboyance and occasional indifference to PR protocols will always make him an outsized target of affection when he’s performing well. Conversely, when he’s faltering, his comments/hair/hobbies/etc. will face extreme ridicule. This can be expressed algebraically as follows:
P = Performance [range of 0-10, 5 = average]
WL = Wilson Love [infinitely positive or negative, measured in picocuries]
WL = ( P – 5 ) x Modifier,
where Modifier > 1
I have yet to define this modifier numerically. It might be exponential rather than multiplicative.
Posted by Lucas at July 14, 2008 06:01 PM