A new model averages two WAR (wins above replacement) systems and adjusts for era, integration, and competition strength to compare players across 120 years. It argues that the size and inclusiveness of the eligible population matters as much as individual stats when declaring a Greatest of All Time.
— It reframes cross-era merit judgments in sports and beyond by making demographic and institutional context an explicit part of evaluation.
Steve Sailer
2025.08.14
100% relevant
Daniel J. Eck’s era-adjusted WAR model cited by the New York Times to rank Barry Bonds number one.
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