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When following the majors, we saberdweebs count a 9k 1bb 0hr 6h performance as a perfect quality start, whether the SP gives up 0 earnies or 7. If the ball goes into play, it can find a hole, right?
The theory tends to pay off in rotoball. You can find a SP who had the June K/BB ratio and some misleading earnies, trade for him, and BANG in July he rips off the string of shutouts.
Not sure whether Jeremy is aware of / interested in / suckered by the Voros McCracken theory that balls in play aren't really under his control too much. Would be interested to know his and your view, coach.