ROTISSERIE: 2019 SGP denominators
Jan 30 2019
Standings Gain Points (SGPs) are a popular method of valuing fantasy players. They estimate the amount of a given statistic you would need to move up one point in the standings in a standard 5x5 roto league, based on the distribution within each category. For example, depending on the league and the season, 18 runs, on average, could move you up one place in the final standings. A player who scores 54 Runs above replacement level would then be worth a three SGPs in runs. SGPs have the advantage of measuring every category on the same scale, so you can simply add up a player's SGPs to gauge his value. (For further discussion of valuation methods, see the Forecaster's Toolbox.)
To determine SGPs you need to know the distribution (or...
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