2009 MLB Pythagorean

Just for fun here is the 2009 MLB Pythagorean. It is more difficult to construct than NFL/NCAAFB. The problem is have a standard amount of games each team plays. For example each team usually plays 162 games. But, any rain-outs or other postponed games not made up (uncommon) can leave teams a game short (161 or less). Then you have the post season play-off's and of course the World Series. So for this model I used a standard of 162, and post season is not included. These are how the teams should finish the regular season, and Division/Series predicted winner's are based off final ratings.

2009 NFL Pythagorean Ratings

Although NFL Isn't my main focus, thought I would share these for all the NFL folks out there.

2009 Pythagorean NCAAFB Pre-Season Rankings

Every year just for fun I like to come up with my Pythagorean Pre-Season Rankings. These rankings have no strength of schedule adjustment. It's kinda fun to check back at the end of the regular season and see how close the predicted wins were. To learn more about how the theory works read here and here.

2008 Final Rankings (Click Image To Enlarge)