ROTISSERIE: 2014 SGP Denominators

For those unfamiliar with the concept (or who want a refresher), the Standings Gain Points (SGP) method estimates the quantity of a statistic required to gain one point in the standings, based on the distribution of each standings category. For example, depending on the league and the season, 31 RBI might, on average, move you up one place in the final standings. A player who hits 124 RBI above replacement would be worth a theoretical four SGP points.

To calculate SGP you need to know the distribution (or "lumpiness") of the standings in order to calculate the correct denominators. The best source of SGP data is from your league's history, especially if you've had the same scoring system and number of teams for a while. You can take the...

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