tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-608528753722196209.post6330520609871208597..comments2024-01-26T13:08:26.506-08:00Comments on Cybermetrics: Could Bob Gibson Have Been Better In 1970 Than In 1968?Cyril Moronghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07148864847009186694noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-608528753722196209.post-55087511340819352152012-06-13T08:18:48.884-07:002012-06-13T08:18:48.884-07:00Thanks. I did write about his RISP performance onc...Thanks. I did write about his RISP performance once before. See <br /><br />http://www.beyondtheboxscore.com/story/2006/7/7/14244/53010<br /><br />Also, his FIP ERA from Fangraphs in 1970 was lower relative to the league ERA than in 1970.<br /><br />1968: 1.77/2.98 = .59<br /><br />In 1970 Gibson had an FIP ERA of 2.29. The league ERA was 4.05. So his ratio is .565. <br /><br />Not only did Gibson strike out more batters per IP in 1970 he also ranked higher in HRs allowed per 9 IP (2nd vs. 5th)Cyril Moronghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07148864847009186694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-608528753722196209.post-4485427588095388292012-06-13T07:47:08.646-07:002012-06-13T07:47:08.646-07:00Interesting!
For 1968, B-R says Gibson gave up an...Interesting!<br /><br />For 1968, B-R says Gibson gave up an OPS of .376 with runners in scoring position, compared to .469 overall. That probably explains some of it ...Phil Birnbaumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03800617749001032996noreply@blogger.com