Run differential (pythagorean) no longer matters?

[bomp helium]

RD is a very loose and obvious indicator of secondary success...throw out all runs where the game RD (either way) is greater than 10, and it becomes more accurate...but the ultimate would be to break it down game-by-game:

(games in which runs scored is greater than opponent)
vs.
(games in which runs scored is less than opponent)

This should be a very accurate representation of W-L record...in fact, I'd be surprised if it didn't match exactly...

(haha)

[teamnasty]

This is a thread whose basic assertion is so patently wrong that its not worth further commentary. Luck sometimes prevents the best pythagorean team from winning, but over time and large enough samples the teams that "should" win from a pythag perspective do. Nuff said.