Statistician-Gambler-Experts Groups All "Juss is going to win" Carefully predicting, why? Because Ohtani is here
Oct 24, 2024
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According to MLB.com 's survey of 50 reporters, analysts, and editors on the 24th (Korea time), 27 experts responded that the Dodgers will win, accounting for 54%. The Yankees won the championship with 23 players, 47 percent.
Director Doug Gaspol, who predicted the Dodgers win, said "Both teams' lineup is not getting tired. However, I think the Dodgers have a little more advantage in the depth."
Director Andrew Simon said "The Yankees beat Kansas City, ranked 20th in this year's team wRC+, and Cleveland, ranked 16th, before reaching the World Series. The Dodgers ranked No. 1 overall in this category with wRC+ 118, and are also No. 1 in the postseason with 122. They devastated the Mets mound in the NLCS. The Yankees' lineup is also powerful, but the Dodgers' offense will be superior in terms of the depth."
Journalist Ben Hill said `The Dodgers bullpen will offset the relatively weak starting lineup. Ohtani's strong batting lineup's onslaught is too strong for the Yankees to overcome.
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Juan Soto and Ohtani tied for first place with 10 votes as the `main character of the most home runs in the series,' followed by Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton with eight votes each. Mookie Betts had five votes and Max Muncy had four.
Series MVP was supported by 13 Soto, 11 Ohtani, 7 Betts, 5 Jersey, 4 Teoscar Hernandez, 3 Muncy, 2 each for Cole and Will Smith, and 1 for Jazz Chisom Jr. and Alex Verdugo and Austin Wells.
Responding to Soto's prediction of becoming MVP, reporter Jake Reel said, `Soto will be in the FA market with a two-time World Series champion and this series MVP qualification. Soto will have a chance again, and he will wear a pinstrip and quench the Yankees' thirst for victory."
Anthony Castrovins, who predicted Ohtani's MVP, said "Japan's population is about 124 million, and not a few of them will watch the World Series, where Ohtani plays as usual and meet a moment of glory. Ohtani won the Japan Series and the WBC. Now it's time to lead the World Series to the MVP position."
Ohtani experienced winning the Japan Series in 2016 when he was with the Nippon Ham Fighters, and in March 2023, he led the WBC to the MVP of the tournament. What's left is his ultimate goal, the world champion.
jhno@sportschosun.com
