WHY ARE THERE DIFFERENT TYPES OF MLB WAR?

[@davidmacgown321]

So which version of WAR is the best, most accurate one for both position players and pitchers?

[@davidmacgown321]

Which type is the best and most accurate version of WAR?

[@davidmacgown321]

Which version of WAR is the best, most accurate stat?

[@coldmagnet]

there is no consensus. That's why they both exist still

[@davidmacgown321]

So which version of WAR is the best and most accurate?

[@TedCruzisthezodiac]

Just change replacement level player with Lastings Milledge for a better idea on what that means.

[@davidmacgown321]

In your opinion which WAR version is the most accurate and reliable?

[@connorking3523]

What would you say the ratio of importance is between hitting and fielding? Intuitively hitting seems much more important but I’ve read mixed opinions of the comparative value of the two. I also understand that certain defensive positions alter this evaluation as well.

[@sportspokerguy3506]

Offense is always more important because of home runs: it’s impossible to field a home run (except for robbing one, which is only possible on a handful of balls per season) so it doesn’t matter how good you are at fielding if the ball goes 425 feet in fair territory

[@SalemHarbor]

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