LOG5

Understanding Log5

Refers to a formula developed by Bill James, the noted baseball sabermetrician to predict outcomes. Most baseball sim rely on some version of the formula. Here are some useful links.

• A Discussion by Bill James
• The Morey Z Version of the Formula

Prior to Version 7.0 we relied exclusively on the Original Version of the Formula. But beginning with 7.0 release we are using in many cases either the Morey Z Version--which mitigates against extremes and statistical 'outliers'--or a hybrid of Morey Z with the Original.