6/15 N1: If I put together the numbers correctly, the “strike” percentage (consisting of called, swinging, foul, and in-play) on the first pitch is just under 62%, while it’s just under 64% overall.
Your observation about defensive indifference and positional player was a jaw dropper—I’ve never thought of it that way before, never made that connection.
Granted, I’ve also listened to a (much older) former MLB-drafted catcher complain about all the “steals” he “allowed” before DI was a thing. There’s inconsistency there for sure, although I think I’d favor eliminating defensive indifference. If a QB kneel down is -4 yards in service of winning, who cares about that stat? Catcher could have thrown through.
(Plus I didn’t like that former MLB-drafted catcher one bit. :)
Your observation about defensive indifference and positional player was a jaw dropper—I’ve never thought of it that way before, never made that connection.
Granted, I’ve also listened to a (much older) former MLB-drafted catcher complain about all the “steals” he “allowed” before DI was a thing. There’s inconsistency there for sure, although I think I’d favor eliminating defensive indifference. If a QB kneel down is -4 yards in service of winning, who cares about that stat? Catcher could have thrown through.
(Plus I didn’t like that former MLB-drafted catcher one bit. :)