What would you think about...?

This is only a 'throw out there to discuss' type thing. You know, like when you broach the subject of acquiring a new Harley with the wife... hopefully we will discuss this one a little longer than the Harley one.

I like how the points is setup. We know that hitters and starters are pretty even but even then, starting pitchers are more valuable, imo, because you need 10 of them as opposed to two of any position player, if that. I guess the difference between an average starting pitcher and a really good starting pitcher is greater than the same equivalent position player. But I like that because the game of baseball is that way.

But my one qualm is how much value is placed on a 'W' (win). I know that sounds really stupid... of course a win is the whole purpose of the game. But from a pitching standpoint it's not so important. A pitcher can keep his team in the game for 7 innings only to have the bullpen blow it or the offense win it in the 8th or 9th. So a matter of luck and 'team ability' plays into that stat. Not that it is a terrible thing, it's just what it is.

The significance of the W is probably most seen in that my pitcher was just better than your pitcher. Again, I don't think the W is worthless I just wonder how valuable it is.

I really like how the pitching result stats kind of graduate.

• 12 for a win (funny, I thought it was 10)
  
• 8 for a complete game
• 10 for a shutout

Alright, so it's not graduated. But I wonder what would happen if we divided that 12 for the W between a quality start and a win. Either 5(QS) - 7(W) or 6(QS) - 6(W). So it would look like this:

• 5 for a quality start
• 7 for a win
• 8 for a complete game
• 10 for a shutout

This would accomplish two good things. It would reward good pitching that didn't get the W and cut down on bad pitching that lucks into a W. I haven't looked at the numbers but I don't think it wouldn't skew the numbers that much. Usually a QS will get you a win so we are back to where we started, 12 points.

Does that sound stupid? Is it worth changing everything (next year of course)? I know some people disparage the QS stat, but I think it has it's place. So I have broached the subject, let everyone know how you feel.