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Old 07-03-2022, 10:49 AM
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Well projecting runs scored seems like fun, but the actual Runs scored seems more important than a forecast.

Anyways, I’m glad to see the first two replies not discount runs.

Good point about the new breed of lead off hitters. They are OBP guys first, speed isn’t necessary. The *teams* must be (to your point) interested in scoring runs even if the actual stat of RUNS SCORED seems de-emphasized by the math wizards of the day.



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Originally Posted by BobbyStrawberry View Post
There are various projection systems, including Dan Szymborski's ZiPS, that try and predict runs scored. Although not a favored stat these days generally, runs are still much loved in the fantasy baseball community! Mookie Betts scored 135 a few years ago–that might the most in the last few years.
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