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Frequently Used Terms

I'm sorry if I am simply repeating something that has already been posted.  Is there any way someone can post a key to all the frequently used statistical terms here on AN?  I guess I'm a bit of an "old school" fan when it comes to stats.  While I get the gist of a player's VORP, I probably wouldn't know the difference between a WHIP and a LOOGY if they both pulled up a barstool and bought me a shot.  Perhaps there is a link to another site that has these explained.  But if not, can someone please post the terms, what they stand for, and how they're calculated?

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WHIP=Walks, hits, innings pitched
I think it's calculated by total walks & hits divided by IP.

LOOGY=Lefty one out guy.

Please, Billy, make it Hurt so good.

by As Man on Dec 11, 2005 9:16 AM PST reply actions  

Google is your Friend
So is Baseball Prospectus
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/glossary/index.php?context=all&category=true
There are only two races in Baseball, Right Handers and Left Handers.

by Zonis on Dec 11, 2005 9:19 AM PST reply actions  

i suggested a glossary link
on the margin of the site once when there was a call for suggestions but I guess no one else thought that would be helpful (short-sighted FOOLS!!).  

I would suggest that you simply bookmark the link Zonis posted above, as I have done.

by Brian in 317 on Dec 11, 2005 6:48 PM PST reply actions  

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