Baseball Prospectus released its PECOTA projections Thursday morning, and that’s grist for our mountainous mill. While the projections aren’t usually too far from what a lot of us expect, they are useful. For one, they add context. I know a great deal and think a lot about the Rockies — not so much the Pirates. Looking at how other teams are projected helps me put what I perceive to be the Rockies’ strengths and weaknesses in a better frame. They also offer hidden insight. The projections are the product of something like a million-plus season simulations. It’s no surprise that new insights emerge from such a large amount of processed information.
6 takeaways from the Rockies’ PECOTA projections
