One of the features of simulation leagues is that many make use of batter/pitcher platoon splits in some fashion. In the Scoresheet format, a platoon split factor is computed for every offensive player, based on how the player has performed against both RHP and LHP over the past two seasons. For 2012, the list is here, and these factors are applied for every at-bat in the upcoming Scoresheet season, depending on the handedness of the opposing pitcher.
Scoresheet gives each player six adjustments: batting average vs. R/L; on-base percentage vs. R/L; and slugging percentage vs. R/L. For ease of use, we will combine the OBA and Slg numbers to come up with an OPS+ or OPS- to gauge a hitter's advantage or disadvantage against a pitcher....
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