Alright, so you wanna know about this MVR thing in baseball, huh? It ain’t as simple as them fellas on TV make it sound, lemme tell ya. Lots of numbers and fancy talk, but I’ll break it down for ya the way I see it.
Now, some folks say MVR stands for “Most Valuable Runner.” That makes sense, I guess. You know, like how fast a fella can get around them bases and score. Speedy guys, they always help the team. Stealing bases, getting home on a short hit, that kinda thing. It’s important, no doubt about it. If a fella can run fast and steal a base, that’s good for the team, right? More chances to score, more runs, more wins.
But then I heard some other folks sayin’ MVR means somethin’ else entirely. Somethin’ about “Mound Value Rating.” Now, that’s a whole different ball game. That’s got to do with the pitchers, the fellas throwin’ the ball. How good they are at keepin’ the other team from scorin’. You know, strikin’ ’em out, makin’ ’em hit weak grounders, that sorta thing. A good pitcher, he’s worth his weight in gold, that’s for sure. Keeps the other team from scoring. If they don’t score, you win, right?
- MVR could be “Most Valuable Runner” – how good they run.
- MVR could also be “Mound Value Rating” – how good the pitcher is.
Then there’s all them other numbers they talk about. OBP, they call it. On-base somethin’-somethin’. Basically, it’s just how often a fella gets on base. Whether he hits the ball, walks, or even gets hit by the pitch – it all counts. The more fellas you get on base, the better your chances of scoring. That’s just common sense, ain’t it?
And don’t forget about them home runs! Everybody loves a good home run. Whack that ball outta the park, score a bunch of runs all at once. That Aaron Judge fella, he hit a whole mess of ’em last year. Fifty-eight, they said! That’s a lot of home runs, no matter how you slice it. Home runs are important, they score runs.
Then you got your R-H-E, runs, hits, and errors. They put that up on the scoreboard so everyone can see. Runs is how many times you cross home plate. Hits is when you hit the ball and get on base. And errors, well, that’s when somebody messes up in the field. Droppin’ the ball, throwin’ it wild, that kinda thing. Errors can cost you the game, that’s for sure. Nobody wants to make an error, right? Runs is how many times they score. Hits is when they hit the ball. Errors is when they mess up. Easy to understand, I think.
Now, some folks are talkin’ about a new MVR thing, somethin’ to do with rookie players. I ain’t too sure about that one yet. Sounds complicated. They say it’s different from the regular numbers. Maybe it tells you how good the new fellas are doin’. But for my money, the best way to tell if a player is good is to watch him play. See if he can hit, run, and throw. That’s all that really matters, right? If they can play good, that’s all that counts.
And there’s somethin’ called OPS. On-base plus sluggin’. That’s another fancy number. They add together how good you are at gettin’ on base and how good you are at hittin’ the ball hard. The higher the number, the better the player. But honestly, it all comes down to scorin’ more runs than the other team. That’s the whole point of the game, ain’t it?
So, this MVR, whatever it really means, it’s just another way to try and figure out who’s good at baseball. Whether it’s the runners, the pitchers, or the new fellas, they’re all tryin’ to help their team win. And that’s what it’s all about, plain and simple.
From what I gather, this MVR thing is kinda new, started around 2019 or so. They’re still figuring it out, I reckon. But one thing’s for sure, baseball is all about scoring runs, no matter how you slice it. So whether it’s a speedy runner, a strong pitcher, or a fella that can just flat out hit, they all contribute to the team’s success. And that’s the name of the game, ain’t it?
So, next time you’re watchin’ a game, don’t get too bogged down in all them fancy numbers. Just enjoy the game. Cheer for your team, and hope they score more runs than the other guys. That’s the way I see it, anyway.
Tags: [MVR, Baseball, Stats, Rookie, Most Valuable Runner, Mound Value Rating, OBP, Home Runs, RHE, OPS, Scoring Runs]
