In combination with the Y, X, and W already in place, APBA hopes to fine tune these stats. These ratings are meant to further articulate the strikeout accuracy (in the case of R and K rating) and the walk accuracy (in the case of the ZZ). Now let’s get to your specific question: the pitchers R, K, and ZZ ratings. Though baseball fans always seem to be resistant to any changes, most people I’ve talk to seem to like the new APBA boards and ratings now in place. For example, is what a pitcher needs to receive an R dependent upon what the league’s K/9 is? Changesįirst of all Chris, welcome back to APBA baseball! There have been some definite changes in the game. And, for that matter, is it era-dependent. I assume the R rating may be based on something like K/9, but I’m wondering how long it needs to be to warrant an R. Since I just got back to it, I see they now have some new pitcher ratings, like R, K, and ZZ.ĭo you have any idea how a pitcher gets those ratings? I’m trying to sort of “retro-fit” older seasons I owned in the past. I’m returning to APBA for the first time in a LONG time! He has a good question regarding some of the relatively new changes in the pitching grading. Over the holidays, I received an email from Chris W.
