Range Factor and Tiered Defenders

[Impetuous65]

Now that SDS, has introduced Tiered defenders, range factor should be plucked from the back pages of Advanced Stats and made an attribute to be featured on the main page with Arm Strenght and Accuracy.
Range Factor 6.734 Bottom Right

[Caulfield]

Re: Range Factor and Tiered Defenders

I'm having a senior moment so this might noy be what you're talking about but doesn't reaction cover range in the Show?

[Impetuous65]

Re: Range Factor and Tiered Defenders

I'm having a senior moment so this might noy be what you're talking about but doesn't reaction cover range in the Show?

Wiki def, so we are on the same page.

"Range Factor (commonly abbreviated RF) is a baseball statistic developed by Bill James. It is calculated by dividing putouts and assists by the number of innings or games played at a given defense position.[1] The statistic is premised on the notion that the total number of outs in which a player participates is more relevant in evaluating that player's defensive play than the percentage of cleanly handled chances as calculated by the conventional statistic fielding percentage.

However, some positions (especially first baseman) may have substantially more putouts because of a superior infield around them that commits fewer errors and turns many double plays, allowing them to receive credit for more putouts. Also, catchers who have a lot of strikeout pitchers on their team will have a high range factor, because the catcher gets the putout on a strikeout if the batter does not reach base".

This is about "Tiered Defenders" to show why one fielder is platinum and the other bronze. You can figure it out somewhat in the attribute ratings, but it is not that clear cut, but something like "Range Factor" can add to the depth of why.