Quote Originally Posted by Gato78 View Post
I have to ignore metrics at a certain point. Baseball guys in particular are way too deep into metrics (basic: left handed pitchers fare better against left handed hitters--time immemorial). I want gamers, guys who can hit free throws or get to the rim when the game is on the line or even when a big basket is needed. I do not give a damn what their e%FT/assist/in January rates are because there is an immeasurable. The guy who shoots 40% may be the guy who has the stones to lead a rally when 10 points down--even if he misses some shots. That toughness cannot be measured. If metrics ruled we would never have beaten Kentucky in 2003--or 1994 for that matter.
I think you are missing the point when it comes to metrics. In your example above, a Manager will in fact look at the splits of a batter and pitcher. If one RHRP has a Batting Average Against vs. a LH of .300 but another LHRP has a BAA vs a LH of .180, that means it is much likelier that the LHRP will record an out. Does it mean 100% of the time the LHRP will get the out? Of course not. But the percentages are much greater and thus, the Manager will make that move.

Same thing applies to the metrics of basketball. EFG% is such a telling factor in evaluating good teams. Yes, Travis is tough and has guts etc, but would any of us know him if he didn't shoot the ball really well, handle the ball really well, dish out assists and a high rate and not turn the ball over? He is considered an all time great because of these numbers and because he helped his teams win a lot of games because of these numbers.