Role
SP when he started at least half the games he pitched in, otherwise RP.
Agreement with Savant
Not checked against Savant.
Shown for: pitcher.
Formula
SP when gs * 2 >= g, else RP, over the row’s own g = sum(g_first)::int and gs = sum(gs_first)::int; no role when g is NULL or 0
Counted over the games the row covers, so a date range or a last-N window has its own role. A start is throwing his team’s first pitch of the game. Sorting orders by the share of games started.
Inputs
plate_appearances.g_firstplate_appearances.gs_first
Version history
- 2026-09-27: Added to the Explorer, with the Role filter.