My defensive formula isn't perfect. I basically have a score for each position for range and fielding% (weighted by playing time). For example, an A/B+ fielder is assigned 8.5 points while a player at the same position with a defensive rating of C-/A is assigned 6 points. Range is weighted a bit higher than fielding%, and catcher's throwing arm has more weight than his range/fielding ratings. Sadly, my formula cannot differentiate from a normal A+ vs A+++ range guys, although the assumption is that if you are spending on A+ range, it's more likely to be an A+++ range, and that rating gets a bonus.
In a normal $100M league, a good team fielding score is in the low 50's and the average team is in the mid 40's. Obviously, with a lot more salary to spend, most people drafted a strong defense in this theme. Here are the defensive scores for the 160M league.
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Owner__________ |
Division_____ |
Defense |
jfranco77 |
AL Central |
67 |
boogerlips |
NL West |
61 |
mpitt76 |
AL West |
59 |
_JJP_ |
AL East |
59 |
mildnhazy |
NL West |
59 |
hebdomad |
AL Central |
58 |
tigerrott |
NL Central |
57 |
schwarze |
NL East |
55 |
beauchamp |
NL East |
54 |
jbohrman |
NL Central |
54 |
adsmith182 |
NL East |
54 |
discodemo |
AL East |
53 |
Fsmiley |
NL Central |
52 |
justinlee_24 |
AL Central |
51 |
ledfoot |
AL Central |
50 |
magicdreamer |
AL East |
47 |
duhbigcat |
NL West |
47 |
ronthegenius |
NL East |
46 |
buddhagamer |
NL West |
46 |
redcped |
AL West |
45 |
mjkrunner |
AL West |
42 |
Bill_James47 |
AL West |
42 |
barracuda3 |
NL Central |
40 |
toysboys |
AL East |
35 |
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Average |
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51.3 |