Range Factor Topic

charleymusic
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How do you determine "range factor" and what role does it play?
11/28/2022 8:19 PM
tlowster
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Im sure there is a more nuanced answer, but I think it is simply defensive touches. So, 1b and C will have the highest because of ground outs and strikeouts. Then SS, 2b and 3b in that order, then CF, LF and RF in that order.
11/29/2022 1:05 PM
broadwayevns
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Formula is ((Putouts + Assists)/innings)*9. In other words how many putouts and assists per 9 defensive innings at a given position. Kind of a random and clumsy stat, but in a simulation might reflect a bit more of the engine.
11/29/2022 9:34 PM
damag
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It's not a predictive stat IMO, instead it's the result of all the defensive inputs of your team. IMO it's only indicative of a problem if you have a player with an abnormally low RF for his position.

11/30/2022 7:19 AM
charleymusic
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Thanks for the information.
12/1/2022 9:04 PM
dyoungquist
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Range factor is basically useless in this game. It is not related to the range defensive rating at all. The GB/FB rating of your pitchers has a bigger influence on a players range factor than his range rating does.
12/3/2022 5:49 PM
minihouston
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Seeing a pitcher's DER at the end of a season has been fun, though not exactly useful.
12/5/2022 1:39 PM
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