3 Things: Tucker vs Alvarez, Springer’s 2017 Series, World Series Record Holder(s)

  1. His Airness vs the King: Good writeup on Tucker & Alvarez's careers & cWPA (championship win probability added).
  2. Ye Olde King George: Springer's cWPA in the 2017 WS was an astounding 55.3%. Is… that a typo? A record? Pena's cWPA in the 2022 WS was 16.6% in comparison.
  3. Record-Holder: A former Astros manager owns the highest batting average in World Series history (min 18 PA). Any guesses?
    1. Hint 1: .500 Average
    2. Hint 2: Played for Houston for 7 seasons
    3. Hint 3: Managed Houston for 4 seasons
    4. Hint 4: Mustached
    5. Answer: Phil Garner

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