Some More 2006 League Averages

While I have a minute...

Starters: (Started at least 50% of their games)

ERA: 4.61
RA: 5.00
FIP: 4.60
K%: 16.1%
BB%: 7.8%
HR%: 2.9%
K/9: 6.27
BB/9: 3.05
HR/9: 1.14

Relievers: (Didn't start a single game)

ERA: 4.13
RA: 4.48
FIP: 4.34
K%: 19.0%
BB%: 9.4%
HR%: 2.6%
K/9: 7.42
BB/9: 3.66
HR/9: 1.00

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That three true outcomes holds up more for relievers than starters. Function of how rested a pitcher is, perhaps?

Relievers don't have to pace themselves, so they can put max-effort into every pitch. Thus, they throw harder and with more movement.

Higher velocity and more movement leads to more swings and misses, deeper counts, and in turn, more walks and strikeouts.

Thought it'd be something along those lines. I'll take a closer look at the averages over the past few years once I relearn SQL.

I didn't really know that K/9 is that high for both pitching groups.

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