Test 2 Flashcards
Norm Dist
o Used for z-scores
o norm.dist(z-score, mean (Always 0), standard deviation (Always 1), true)
Norm Inv
Used for
Binom Dist
o Binom.dist(successes, trials, probability, cumulative)
FIP
o Fielding Independent Pitching
o Calculates a pitchers ERA if the defense behind him weren’t a factor
xFIP
o X Fielding Independent Pitching
o Same as FIP except it normalizes a pitchers Home Runs
VORP
o Value Over Replacement Player
o Contribution a player makes to a team compared to a “replacement player” in terms of runs
DRS
o Defensive Runs Saved
o Same thing as UZR but slightly different
UZR
o Ultimate Zone Rating
o Tries to calculate a players defensive ability based on several range factors
tERA
o Weighted Runs Created
o Players total offensive value in Runs Created
Draft, Salary, Arbitration
o High school players or junors/seniors in college (or after 21st birthday) are eligible for the draft
o Order is reverse of previous year’s standings
Black Socks Scandal
o 1919 World Series thrown by several players on the White Sox roster
o Salaries were low at the time so players had more incentive to make money in unconventional ways
Baseball South of the Border
o Emergence of Latino player in the MLB
o Dominican Republic, Venezuela, and Cuba all have leagues
• DR attracted Negro League players in 1930, higher salaries
o Carribean Series
• Tournament between DR, Cuba, Puerto Rico, Venezuela, and Mexico every year
• Features club teams
Reserve Clause
o Gave team right to renew player’s contract for another year at same salary
o Alternatives: Players League and Federal League
Pete Rose
o Banned from baseball for betting on his team to win games
• Dowd Investigation and Report shed light
• Still has not been reinstated
