Advanced Scoring Options- Weighing of scoring categories

If you play in a Rotisserie league and would like to give different weights to each Roto category that you select, you can with our player projections software. Within the Setup|Edit League Settings section, select the Rotisserie scoring option and check the Advanced option located above the scoring grid. This option will allow you to weigh each Rotisserie category according to your preference. Although most leagues use an equal weighing for each Rotisserie category some leagues do not. Even if your league uses an equal weighing system, it's important to understand that not every statistical category has an equal predictability.

From a predictability standpoint, here is the revised 3 year correlation (2007-2009) in forecasting for each of the following player stat categories :

(See more category correlations by clicking here).

In the statistical terms of correlation, 1.00 is considered a perfect "fit", the better the fit the more reliable the forecast. Based on this information we know that there is more predictability in forecasting Homeruns, RBI, Stolen Bases, Pitcher's strikeouts and WHIP. WHIP in years past had shown a slightly poorer correlation, but it's possible that the shift towards pitching, post steroids era, has since normalized this category.

Pitcher's Strikeouts and Stolen bases are by far the most predictable on a year by year basis. Categories that offer poor predictability year over year include Batting Average and ERA.

For those who would like to play the percentages, for 2010 we suggest the following weighing within these typical categories.

(See more categories for the Advanced settings by clicking here).

Overall, the tweaking discussed above won't change the rankings dramatically, but you will be be increasing the odds of predictability for your team...and whenever there is an statistical advantage to gain, it's something worth exploiting.

Have a great Sunday - Anthony

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