Surprising Insights: Why WAR, WHIP, and wOBA Win… Compared to Mean Stats! We’ve all flipped through box scores, nodding at batting averages or ERA, but The Fan’s Guide to Baseball Analytics opened our eyes to a deeper layer. Why settle for surface-level numbers when WAR, WHIP, and wOBA reveal the true value of players? We found ourselves debunking clichés, realizing that a .250 hitter with a .350 wOBA isn’t just lucky—he’s efficiently producing runs. The book demystified sabermetrics in clear, engaging lessons, showing us how these metrics complement, not replace, traditional stats. Our team rediscovered the thrill of analyzing context, defense, and clutch performance, uncovering insights buried in simple averages. If we care about baseball’s evolution, this guide is essential—making us smarter fans and sharper thinkers on the diamond.