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HHH posted:
(Well, it's too long to copy.)
Peter:
As with any argument based, even loosely, on stats, yours may have some holes in it. I don't have the time to investigate this thoroughly, although it intriques me enough to put on my winter "to do list", but some thoughts that come to mind initially:
It is possible that with as few teams as Warren compares to our minor leagues, there could be a proportionate number of players who move on to the majors....at least for a while.
We have 102 minor league teams, not counting the Rookie League. (Sub Single A) How many of these players will make it to the show? What percentage is that of total players?
How many teamns does Warren refer to as minor league compatible? How many of those players make it to the show?
(I would even add a factor for less visibilty. I know the Aussie on the Mariners claims that there are several more back home as good as many ML players. National pride? maybe)
Your argument of population size determining the number of talented performers may also have some deficiencies...it certainly does when it comes to other skills such a music, painting, soccer.
I'm am not attempting to prolong this thread any more than it already has been. Warren has been to this country. He's seen our ball and he's seen his. His opinions are not based on third party descriptions. At this point, until the numbers are in and my visit to Australia completed, I cannot take your position at face value.
[Edited by GarthB on Jul 1st, 2003 at 01:01 PM]
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