Since the sabermetric movement hit baseball, the game transformed into a numerical chess match. Stats that look more like hieroglyphics are a common site in today’s game. The two main types of stats in baseball are counting stats and sabermetric stats.
Personally, both types of stats have their pros and cons. However, there are a couple of stats that I personally think are irrelevant. I will use current Mariners as examples of how these stats are not very telling of player performance.
Pitcher Wins
My absolute least favorite stat in baseball. Yes, I do believe that winning is important don’t get me wrong.