Stats still in general lie less than the eyes can, but I just think it’s up to the individual to be able to pick out clear problems. I think we all have enough common sense to see clear problems with how these stats grade certain players.

The defensive stats are, I think, even more specific than offensive statistics for example. They are supposedly telling us just good a defensive player someone is. And, there are so many variables involved that it’s unfair to use them as gospel as some do.

That’s the point here. They aren’t useless, but some people like to use them as definitive evidence for judging a player’s defense, and sometimes the flaws are clear enough to see with our eyes.

Not trying to make some grand statement here. I just personally think defensive stats are more flawed than others because they claim to tell us things like how good a player’s range is, and many people than cite that as evidence. And let’s be honest, we know these players. Sometimes you can spot definitive flaws.

That is more so than any other stats. Batting average, for instance, we know is flawed, as are others but there are lots of ways we can measure offense. I think there is a pretty firm grasp on pitching and offense. I don’t think there is nearly the grasp on defensive metrics. That’s all I’m saying.