Ohtani's first 1 fWAR (and readjusting expectations?)

[Blarg]

10 minutes ago, OHTANILAND said:

 

Shouldn't that be a Japanese Zero? Because when Ohtani isn't bombing home runs he's shooting down batters.

[stevestevens]

Did Matt Chapman get -1 WAR for his defensive play on Friday night? 

[Lou]

3 hours ago, Troll Daddy said:

WAR: to be used for entrainment value only

this team sure has been entraining this year 

[Lou]

6 hours ago, 101halo said:

Um, it's just math. Let me do it for you:

1 fWAR/(10 games played / 162 games total) = 16.2 fWAR projection. 

Though I think he might be off to a slow start, thinking 18-19 is more likely. 

Oh, you better be careful or you're going to be called a condescending jerk. 

[AngelsLakersFan]

3 hours ago, Dochalo said:

WAR should start using xwOBA.  I am sure the team's proprietary stats use it.  

I disagree. When it comes to WAR, results matter. There should be no room for 'what should have happened.'

WAR uses FIP for accounting purposes, giving credit to the defense for balls in play, and crediting the pitcher for Ks/BBs/HRs and innings pitched.