In May 2014, Matt Gross published the most widely read article in Purple Row history — “Either the numbers are lying or the game is rigged.” The basis for the first provocation of the title was that the Rockies had a huge home/road split when it came to team wRC+. For those unfamiliar, wRC+ is a batting statistic that adjusts for park. Essentially, it asks, “All things equal, how good was each player compared to league average?” If the numbers were accurate, it would mean that the Rockies have been playing with a major road disadvantage.
New batting stat could improve view of Rockies hitters
