Out of those 200 opportunities, 33% are off the rack right away as a guy gets on base somehow (not an out). That leaves about 140 outs a season that can move a guy up.Originally Posted by BadFundamentals
162 * 27 = 4374 outs in a seaons (roughly)
so 140/4374 = 3%
So in all the outs in a season, only roughly 3% even have the opportunity to advance a runner. Its just not a significant as one would expect.
I used to think the same way, however, not anymore. I have seen the light. Next season take any 10 game stretch and count how many times a runner gets advanced on an out and scores. I have done it several times, and it is very illuminating. Pick any team, either league.
GL