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03-28-2005, 09:36 AM

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Re: Gonelong's 4th annual Season W/L prediction thread ...

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Originally Posted by Ravenlord

his name is Pythagrius.

I was referring to the formula, not the person

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Also, Pythagrius (like nucular, often pronounced Pythaguhrus) would be in high rotation to have his name associated considering the formula is this

Quote:

What is pythagorean winning percentage?

(Runs Scored)^1.83
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(Runs Scored)^1.83 + (Runs Allowed)^1.83

The traditional formula uses an exponent of two, but this has proven to be a little more accurate.

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