09-23-2024, 12:05 PM
Yeah, I'm with you, Sheps. Out of curiosity, I wondered if strikeouts had a lot to do with the calculations. Shota's strikeout numbers are respectable -- he's basically averaging a strikeout an inning. After yesterday's start, his WAR is 3.2. Chris Sale's WAR is 6.4 and he leads the NL in strikeouts. So maybe it factors in defense-independent outs recorded? Cease, who strikes out a lot of batters, too, is at 4.2 WAR. I don't know. But, to me, Shota has been our most valuable player. Far more valuable than Hoerner. Maybe WAR isn't the best measurement for pitchers?