If you don't believe me, check it out. For the most part, Carmona's numbers are better.
2007-11-13 07:29:07 · 10 answers · asked by davemac 1 in Sports ➔ Baseball
The only number that's better is his ERA, by about .15. Sabathia pitched more innings, had more strikeouts, a better WHIP, and far fewer walks.
2007-11-13 07:32:58 · answer #1 · answered by Craig S 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I must say I disagree with you. I have checked the numbers many times, and I do not believe Carmona had a better season. My reasoning: Sabathia was not much better than Carmona, but he was for the following reasons
1. He pitched more innings (about 25 more). This is not apparently a great statistic, but it actually is. Sabathia proved durable throughout the season and went the distance, and he pitched the whole season, unlike Carmona, who spent some time in the minors (obviously not his fault, but noteworthy nevertheless). He also had 2 more complete games.
2. He had a slightly lower WHIP and therefore he allowed less baserunners. You can actually argue that WHIP is a more valuable statistic than ERA because he allowed less baserunners period, rather than comparing the ratio of how many scored, which can have unusual circumstances. Obviously Sabathia exhibited far better control, as he allowed far less walks in 25 more innings. I am not trying to point out that WHIP is a more important statistic than ERA, just that in this case it shows that Sabathia has an advantage.
Yes, Carmona has merit for posting a lower ERA, and this is extremely important. But if you total the baserunners Sabathia allowed plus his durability and plus the fact he struck out more batters (209 to 137), then you can put up a strong case that Sabathia was the better pitcher.
2007-11-13 08:11:10 · answer #2 · answered by Under Construction 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Can't believe people are still harping on Beckett not winning, his regular season #'s were not better than Sabathia and it's a shame that the rose coloured glasses that some 'team' fans have don't include the tidbit that the awards are decided right after the regular season ends.
2007-11-13 07:59:36 · answer #3 · answered by brettj666 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yea I think Fausto should have won it. He had more quality starts. Better ERA. Not only that but he had a lot more pressure put on him. He came back from a 1-10 season, 5.00+ era to a Cy Young Worthy Season.
2007-11-13 11:02:47 · answer #4 · answered by Konyak 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
This is why C.C. won
Sabathia went 19-7 with a 3.21 ERA and 209 strikeouts, pitching a major league-high 241 innings. Beckett (20-7) became the only big league pitcher to win 20 games since 2005, compiling a 3.27 ERA in 200 2-3 innings. Lackey led the AL in ERA at 3.01, going 19-9 and tossing 224 innings.
2007-11-13 07:35:19 · answer #5 · answered by J Dub 5 · 0⤊ 4⤋
My question is how did Beckett lose to Sabathia? People say Sabathia had more less run support and he was clutch. Beckett was CLUTCH. In the regular season and especially in the playoffs. Beckett>Sabathia
2007-11-13 07:43:27 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
because Fausto Carmona has never been heard of before.
until now i had no idea who he was. cc sabathia's name is at least known.
2007-11-13 07:36:11 · answer #7 · answered by dschubs79 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Simple, C.C. got more votes!
2007-11-13 07:34:43 · answer #8 · answered by DaKnights 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Forget Fausto Carmona...Josh Beckett smoked both of them...MLB...You just confirmed you SUCK...
2007-11-13 07:36:20 · answer #9 · answered by Terry C. 7 · 1⤊ 5⤋
PLEASE....You cant be serious......
2007-11-13 12:04:43 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋