Ed,
In a letter, you wrote:
EG> DL> In the case of exotic statistics, you simply mean refer to those
EG> DL> statistics which do not support one on your conclusions.
EG>No, I don't. Runs created is a recent statistic (more recent than saves) 
and I
EG>don't refer to it as exotic. I refer to the recent attempts at fielding
EG>evaluation as exotic because they try to do something without taking into
EG>account factors that bias them toward certain fields/pitching staffs.
Fielding statistics have lagged behind offensive statistics in terms of
effectiveness.  Fielding percentage is about useless in measuring the
defensive ability of a player.  At least range factor and zone rating
attempt to take into account the number of plays a fielder actually
makes, as opposes to the ones he misses.
Fielding percentage is about as useless a method for determining a
player's defensive ability than watching ESPN highlights.
Happy Modeming -- David
                                                                           
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