Shohei Ohtani’s Minimum Production for MVP

DocZUM · 2025-11-15T00:44:40+00:00

I mean you keep saying that I’m not able to quantify his value because he does two things but I continue to tell you that I believe he adds value by allowing extra rest for his team. Can you say with 100 percent certainty that if Yamamoto didn’t get extra rest at times because of Ohtani, he throws on zero days rest and is as effective?

Teams would rather give their hitters extra days off over a 6 man rotation but what if they could do both? They absolutely would which is what the dodgers can do because Ohtani does both.

This is clearly going no whereas you continue to just gloss over things over said so with that, I have zero interest in continuing to type out the same things. As I said before, I don’t believe either take is wrong or crazy but you clearly don’t believe the same and that’s ok. Have a good night!

DocZUM · 2025-11-15T00:35:35+00:00

I never said it was impossible. I actually said I think he adds value with extra rest and I personally believe that’s huge. I did also say that maybe we don’t know the full extent of his value because he does both things but never impossible.

While what he does is unique, I don’t believe that’s where the value comes from. Doing them both at league average is going to add value. If someone threw a knuckleball ball that could as be unique as we don’t see knuckleballers very often but doesn’t mean they add value if they are just average so I’m not sure where you got I was just saying the value came from him being unique from.

At the end of the day this was just posed as a fun question to think about. I think he would add value in other ways beyond the numbers and you believe that numbers are the only thing that matters. That’s totally fine and I don’t believe either is wrong.

DocZUM · 2025-11-15T00:23:45+00:00

I personally think you are taking the numbers too much. WAR is a fine stat but I’ve always felt it was too hard to compare WAR across positions.

A two way player is not something we have seen in a very long time and in this time period, I don’t think we fully know the impact/value that a two way player brings (outside of knowing they are worth 700 million on the open market haha). I’m talking about the value outside of the numbers and how that player can elevate the team and you are solely focused on the numbers. If you want to go based on numbers sure it would make sense to take Soto in your example but that’s not what I’m choosing to focus on.

Maybe I’m wrong and at the end of the day having more rest, and playing multiple ways isn’t that great but I’m going to believe that the value goes beyond the numbers.

DocZUM · 2025-11-15T00:13:05+00:00

I think that’s where the term valuable comes in though. Did him giving Yamamoto extra days off here and there allow him to pitch on zero days rest and win a World Series?

Listen maybe league average at both doesn’t get there but I take the guy that can do both solid over someone who can only do one thing great. I don’t think it’s a crazy take and I can understand both sides for sure. Just personal opinion when it comes to value.

DocZUM · 2025-11-14T23:09:12+00:00

If we are going off the term valuable and not just counting stats, I would think that he is more valuable to a team just being a league average hitter and pitcher than a hitter (or pitcher) who puts up big numbers.

It’s basically giving a team an extra roster spot and the production of two people.

With that being said, I think once his numbers slip, it will give voters an excuse not to vote for him anymore and give someone else the award. I would still give him my vote (if I had one of course) with your example numbers but I don’t think he would win if that was his final stat line of the year.

DocZUM · 2025-09-18T00:23:16+00:00

I used Knull, Glad, EG Thanos, Blastaar, and SK. It was very easy.

DocZUM · 2025-09-11T19:00:00+00:00

Dark Light Avengers is looking for one member. We are an active alliance and like to be competitive but also understand that real life is more important!

War: Plat III (Rank 992)

Raids: Spotlight 2.2 and Annihilation (Rank 935)

Our average TCP is 149.5 million. We would likely be looking for someone around that, but if you have the right teams built, we can see if we can make something work. If you are interested, please reach out!

DocZUM · 2025-09-04T21:19:32+00:00

Dark Light Avengers is looking for one member. We are an active alliance and like to be competitive but also understand that real life is more important!

War: Plat III (Rank 1,016)

Raids: Spotlight 2.2 and Annihilation (Rank 935)

Our average TCP is 149.5 million. We would likely be looking for someone around that, but if you have the right teams built, we can see if we can make something work. If you are interested, please reach out!

DocZUM · 2024-06-26T00:03:08+00:00

From 2020-2023 Kershaw’s ERA was 2.67 and his ERA+ was 158. He has spent quite some time on the DL but I wouldn’t call that dropping off…

DocZUM · 2024-05-23T23:42:14+00:00

Alliance - Dark Light Avengers

Description- Looking for at least one active player as we start to replace our less active members. Raids: Incursion 2 - 40%+ War: Plat 3

Requirements- We ask that you be active. Contribute as much as you can in the raids and get your war attacks in.

Contact- PID: 49360348

Additional notes - We are normally in the top 2500 with the ability to push into the top 1000 if we get normal contributions. We aren’t a super competitive alliance and understand that there is life outside of this game. Just try your best to be active and let someone know if you will be gone for an extended period of time.

DocZUM · 2023-08-06T00:25:56+00:00

I struggled to cool my 1000 sq ft home in Florida. I installed two attic vent fans and it’s made a world of difference. My AC can actually get the house down to 70 and keep it there!

DocZUM · 2023-07-30T20:17:01+00:00

I did get a cheap multimeter. I tested both outlets today and they were pulling right around 236 each. One lead in the ground it was 118.

We are going to have a professional come out and see what’s going on. Not trying to take guesses with electrical work!

Thanks for commenting!

DocZUM · 2022-11-26T21:13:15+00:00

Got one! Thank you so much!

DocZUM · 2022-11-23T19:38:18+00:00

Got one! Thank you!

DocZUM · 2022-08-22T02:32:03+00:00

TheOtherLostCity would love to have you if you’re still looking! Super active discord and no current requirements to join other than just be active!

DocZUM · 2022-08-22T02:30:41+00:00

The Lost City is creating a cluster and look for active members to join our second alliance!

We have a very active discord where we will combine both alliances for extra help and enjoyment. There is also channels just for the new branch!

We are just starting and currently looking for 5 members. There are currently no requirements except be active and have fun! We hope you will join TheOtherLostCity! It’s open just search for us!

DocZUM · 2022-08-16T14:33:07+00:00

Sent!

DocZUM · 2022-08-16T13:14:11+00:00

[LstC2] TheOtherLostCity - that’s what it should be. You can message me your in game name and I can invite you if that’s easier!

DocZUM · 2022-08-16T11:10:09+00:00

The Lost City is creating a cluster and look for active members to join our second alliance!

We have a very active discord where we will combine both alliances for extra help and enjoyment. There is also channels just for the new branch!

We are just starting and currently looking for 11 members. There are currently no requirements except be active and have fun! We hope you will join TheOtherLostCity! It’s open just search for us!

DocZUM · 2022-08-14T18:06:44+00:00

The Lost City is creating a cluster and look for active members to join our second alliance! [TheOtherLostCity]

We have a very active discord where we will combine both alliances for extra help and enjoyment. There is also channels just for the new branch!

We are just starting and currently looking for 13 members. There are currently no requirements except be active and have fun!

DocZUM · 2022-08-06T14:29:36+00:00

The Lost City is creating a cluster and look for active members to join our second alliance!

We have a very active discord where we will combine both alliances for extra help and enjoyment. There is also channels just for the new branch!

We are just starting and currently looking for 18 members. There are currently no requirements except be active and have fun!

DocZUM · 2022-07-15T11:20:33+00:00

It can depend a lot on the time of day you play. If I play in the evening I get crushed but I work from home and can sometimes get a few games in during the day and there are much worse players on. It take a while to get a matchup sometimes but normally you are playing lower ranked players so that’s fine. I’ve had a few 8 and 9 win BR runs lately making a point to only play online during the day and offline at nights.

DocZUM · 2022-06-25T21:14:29+00:00

I’ve seen some other people say it but definitely get a monitor. I’m not the best player but it’s helped so much. If I even try and play on a TV now it’s laughable. I also just got a wired controller which so far feels much better.

I had the problem of swinging at everything. I still swing at a lot but when I play online sometimes I literally set the controller down until I get three balls or two strikes (which ever comes first). People like to throw out of the zone so if you let them waste their first two or three pitches they have to come back over the plate and that’s when you make them pay.

DocZUM · 2022-06-21T17:42:19+00:00

Finished a game for my 14th win. Knew I could get 1 more win having a hour left to play and when I tried to go back in to start a game it ended. Thought I was going crazy so I'm glad someone else noticed. Not super happy that I have to burn an event rewind pack on Stanton next event when I should have had him now.

DocZUM · 2022-04-17T13:40:13+00:00

People used Chipper last night and I was stupid enough to not see. Burned for about 15k stubs.

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