308	5	0.261	0.331	0.327	1.42	3.9
266	45	0.262	0.323	0.455	1.34	4.62
235	47	0.246	0.309	0.439	1.26	4.99
266	9	0.289	0.339	0.373	1.44	4.47

Here is something I do not understand. Stats above are, from left, TIP, HRA, OBA, OOBP, OSA, WHIP, ERA.
Which pitcher was 9-24 and which was 16-13, that is worst and best W-L records on this team?

This team is now in the World Series, but only after I had to give up on the losing pitcher and assign him to long bullpen duty. His stats are on Line 3 above. Best on the team in three key categories, but not HRA, OSA and ERA. So he gave up big hits. Yes, but the pitcher who gave up 45 HR and a higher OSA went 16-13, most wins on the staff. The loser is a lefty; the winner, a righty.

Can I assign this to anything other than luck?

Pitcher performance stats mean more to me than W/L record. Several factors beyond the pitchers control go into W & L. I would keep the first guy as my Ace regardless of his W/L record. The only difference I can see is low HR suggests deadball pitcher which could mean more Errors though not enough more to make that much difference. Assign the bulk of it to luck and sample size.

I’m more superstitious. I would go with the guy who’s getting the wins, even if he has worse stats. He’s lucky!