2001-IL series one

[gsp]

You might find some of this of interest. Series one last year was primarily at AL parks. 11-3. I can't find my notes on the second series but believe they were almost the same except NL dominated but not quite as bad.

AL game 1....................................10-4
Home team game 1......................11-3
Fav game one................................9-5
AL series 1 games........................26-16
Home team-series 1 games..........32-10
AL series 1....................................10-4
Home team-series 1......................12-2

Apparently there were 4 sweeps. KC over Stl, TB over Phil, CWS over Cin and SF over Ana. All at home. Remember, in AL parks they have the DH and don't in NL parks. Makes a difference.

Dogs went 17- 25 and averaged being +35.

I found that knowing the umps makes a big difference and if you realize that the home team has a huge adv you just might find that interleague is not as bad as you thought.

Remember, interleague was supposed to be for the fans. Who wants to see their home team lose?

 

[ndnfan]

interesting info gsp....hope that home team game 1 stat doesn't hold true tonight, or I'm in trouble :shrug:

Definately agree with you on the Umps.....gotta use them to your advantage especially in these interleague games.

GL if you decide to play any today!

 

[Hailmary]

Great stuff GSP. Thanks for bringing it to my attention!
GL and PEACE, HAIL

 

[ndnfan]

gsp...I know these are pretty wicked Home numbers and all, but was wondering your views on the Umpire situation.

Are the big 'homer' umps gonna be even more inflated and biased in favor of the home teams in these interleague games??

Also, if the majority of Umps were biased in favor of the home team for these past interleague games, do you think it was just something that happend early in the history of these interleague games? Will this continue or do you think it will gradually wear off and even out as they continue to have these each year?

Curious your take if you have time.

 

[gsp]

ndn, I have given this quite a bit of thought. I think the umps might have less to do with it than you would think even tho the ones that are not known homers might be a little more inclined in that direction than normal. The big difference and the thing that makes these games tougher to cap will be the DH. NL pitchers face a weak hitter every nine batters (some exceptions) which makes their era look a little better than it would in the AL. This works in reverse for AL pitchers. So as you see, comparing pitchers becomes a little more difficult and is an adv for the hometeam. Now, when the AL goes on the road they lose their DH and this really weakens down their offense. AL pitchers are even worse hitters than NL pitchers. They cant even bunt. I find that the umps stay pretty consistant when you look at what they have done with the teams and pitchers (all time). Stats on fav and home teams, I only pay attention to this year. Hope I have said anything that makes sense.

 

[ndnfan]

definately agree gsp. You will get a better read by matching up the Umps with the pitchers and teams. Seems to be something that holds true more so than some of the other Ump factors. Also agree on the DH-pitcher status

Thanks for your insight on this.

 

[vanbasten]

great stuff gsp. thanks.

good luck to you.