Baseball Musings
Baseball Musings
June 08, 2008
Graphing Chipper

Chipper Jones did not play today due to an injury that may sideline him for a couple of games. That actually raised his probability of hitting .400, as the latest graph of Jones's probability of hitting .400 shows. When Chipper misses games, his projected number of at bats drops. Fewer at bats gives him a better chance or reaching .400. Chipper's probability of hitting .400 is now 0.00127, or about 1 in 800.

You'll also notice I've added three other graphs at the request of some readers. George Brett 1980, Rod Carew 1977 and Ted Williams 1941 join Chipper. All three are interesting, and you'll find my commentary at the link.

Update: Devon Young sends this Sports Illustrated slide show of players to .400 late into the season since 1980.


Posted by David Pinto at 04:59 PM | Records | TrackBack (0)
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Any way to dig up the Todd Helton run at it a few years back?

Posted by: john at June 8, 2008 08:18 PM
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