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T.O. Tiger Fan
10-01-2006, 11:16 PM
Here is how the wildcard teams have fared since its inception in 1995 (11 years) in terms of series record:

ALDS 6-5 (.545 of the 11 years)
ALCS 2-4 (.182)

NLDS 7-4 (.636)
NLCS 5-2 (.455)

WS 4-3 (.364)

As you can see, the wildcard teams have fared quite well considering in theory they should have a win pct of .500 for the LDS, .250 for the LCS and .125 for the WS. And considering they are a 2nd place team, one could argue that these expected win pcts. should be even lower.

Any thoughts on what causes them to fare statistically better?
Barrie
10-01-2006, 11:23 PM
They are the underdog that's why.
Anthony
10-01-2006, 11:26 PM
I'll take it but I wanted the division for the soul purpose of avoiding the Yanks.

Still believe they can do it, and those numbers do make me feel a little better :)
T.O. Tiger Fan
10-01-2006, 11:29 PM
I looked at these numbers when i was compiling them and it made me feel much better about the Tigers chances this postseason.

The 22 Wildcard teams have 7 Pennants and 4 World Series titles and an overall series record of 24-18.
jackson_cannery
10-01-2006, 11:30 PM
Any thoughts on what causes them to fare statistically better?

Great fans?