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Old 07-28-2009, 04:37 PM
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Originally Posted by SniperSB23
(0.85*1.1811) + (0.15*0.2783)

That is the 85% chance of the steal plus the 15% chance of getting out. In the 85% chance the steal is successful your expected values of runs is 1.1811. In the 15% chance the steal is successful your expected value of runs is 0.2783. It factors in both possibilities if you attempt a steal.

For a 75% base stealer:

(0.75*1.1811) + (0.25*0.2783)

The break even point is the 70% base stealer;

(0.70*1.1811) + (0.30*0.2783)

That equals .91026 which is almost identical to the .9116 expected runs if you don't attempt the steal.
yes with no outs and a man on first which isnt the only scenario that an 85 or 75% stealer will face.
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