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Do Points Always Tell The Whole Story?...
Make some noise (and some choices), Heavy Metal!
Hey, guys, I don't know if all of you read the news items on the old websites (I hope you did, because, boy, I put a lot of work into this!), but long ago I had an "alert" message on the main one, now non-functional, that brought up the question, "Should the Heavy Metal league or season MVP be selected by points or by votes?" I can go whichever way, but since I manage the team in a democratic way, I'd like this to be decided by your opinions, the majority, of course, choosing a permanent, ongoing method that we will stay with from now on.
The reason I bring this up is because I believe that offensive statistics, though telling, don't always determine a player's value or contribution to the team. I remember long ago, when team trophies were given instead of individual shirts, Heavy Metal used to vote to give our MVP the trophy, usually first place. We still kept individual offensive points back then, but only for managerial decisions (thanks, Jerry Dean -- we're still using your same typewriter-written statistics sheets!). I recall Gene getting the highest number of ballot vote points our very first year, but not just for his bat. He made many over-the-shoulder/sliding-on-the-grass defensive plays that caught the team's attention, and, I believe, he won on that more so than anything else. Deservedly so, I might add. So, what do you think, guys?
This is how either way would go:
OFFENSIVE POINTS --
I plan on making some modifications (word-processor updating -- sorry, Jerry Dean!) to the current statistics sheet, now counting sacrifices and generally giving the sheet a new look. I'll listen to any new ideas before finalizing the improved one. We'll still use this sheet, though, for offensive statistics no matter which way we go. It's been a good, enduring system, adopted by other teams. We just need to decide if this will be the only way to choose an MVP.
BALLOT VOTE --
Voting for an MVP will virtually be the same as we used to do years ago (unless there are some new suggestions) -- each player gives three votes at the end of the league or season (tournament MVPs, however, will still be determined by offensive points), a first, second, and third choice of three valuable players to him. Any criteria can be used to select the players of your choice -- offensive stats (most points), defensive prowess, leadership qualities (of "self" as well as "team"), team player, crucial play-maker, game attendance, consistent all-out effort each game, or just all-around good guy! A player who is named on a first-choice ballot receives 5 points, a second-choice ballot is worth 3 points, and a third-choice ballot is worth 1 point. Tally all the player points after ballots are cast and the player with the most cumulative points wins the MVP award. In the event a tie results, the player with the most first-choice ballots will prevail; if there is still a deadlock, then second-choice ballots would be considered next, followed by third-choice ballots after a second deadlock. Finally, if all tie-break options have been exhausted, both players will share a co-MVP honor. A perpetual plaque is planned to honor all past MVP award winners as well as those present and in the future (help me, Heavy Metal old-timers, with remembering everyone that had won the award in years past!) The current MVP will get to take the perpetual plaque home, take care of it, and bring it back for the next year's honoree. I also have a team banner planned to hang on the side of our dugout whenever and wherever we play. The idea is to try to promote as much team spirit as possible. How does that sound, guys? Because I'm asking everyone besides myself, I want you to know that I won't be voting for either method. The choice will be the rest of the team's (current website roster of players only, unless you are a new player that has accepted to play but is not yet listed).
Let me know by personal e-mail (I know you all have computers because I have your e-mail addresses!), by phone, by letter (just joking!), or by using our website's guestbook or message board (yes, we have become quite sophisticated!) -- I just need to know this soon to get it finalized before the next league begins. Each method has its advantages and disadvantages. Weigh them and come up with the one that suits your way of fairly choosing the best man. Talk to you all later.
May Spirit always guide your paths (and help you all get some hits!)
Go, Heavy Metal!!!
Make some noise (and some choices), Heavy Metal!
Hey, guys, I don't know if all of you read the news items on the old websites (I hope you did, because, boy, I put a lot of work into this!), but long ago I had an "alert" message on the main one, now non-functional, that brought up the question, "Should the Heavy Metal league or season MVP be selected by points or by votes?" I can go whichever way, but since I manage the team in a democratic way, I'd like this to be decided by your opinions, the majority, of course, choosing a permanent, ongoing method that we will stay with from now on.
The reason I bring this up is because I believe that offensive statistics, though telling, don't always determine a player's value or contribution to the team. I remember long ago, when team trophies were given instead of individual shirts, Heavy Metal used to vote to give our MVP the trophy, usually first place. We still kept individual offensive points back then, but only for managerial decisions (thanks, Jerry Dean -- we're still using your same typewriter-written statistics sheets!). I recall Gene getting the highest number of ballot vote points our very first year, but not just for his bat. He made many over-the-shoulder/sliding-on-the-grass defensive plays that caught the team's attention, and, I believe, he won on that more so than anything else. Deservedly so, I might add. So, what do you think, guys?
This is how either way would go:
OFFENSIVE POINTS --
I plan on making some modifications (word-processor updating -- sorry, Jerry Dean!) to the current statistics sheet, now counting sacrifices and generally giving the sheet a new look. I'll listen to any new ideas before finalizing the improved one. We'll still use this sheet, though, for offensive statistics no matter which way we go. It's been a good, enduring system, adopted by other teams. We just need to decide if this will be the only way to choose an MVP.
BALLOT VOTE --
Voting for an MVP will virtually be the same as we used to do years ago (unless there are some new suggestions) -- each player gives three votes at the end of the league or season (tournament MVPs, however, will still be determined by offensive points), a first, second, and third choice of three valuable players to him. Any criteria can be used to select the players of your choice -- offensive stats (most points), defensive prowess, leadership qualities (of "self" as well as "team"), team player, crucial play-maker, game attendance, consistent all-out effort each game, or just all-around good guy! A player who is named on a first-choice ballot receives 5 points, a second-choice ballot is worth 3 points, and a third-choice ballot is worth 1 point. Tally all the player points after ballots are cast and the player with the most cumulative points wins the MVP award. In the event a tie results, the player with the most first-choice ballots will prevail; if there is still a deadlock, then second-choice ballots would be considered next, followed by third-choice ballots after a second deadlock. Finally, if all tie-break options have been exhausted, both players will share a co-MVP honor. A perpetual plaque is planned to honor all past MVP award winners as well as those present and in the future (help me, Heavy Metal old-timers, with remembering everyone that had won the award in years past!) The current MVP will get to take the perpetual plaque home, take care of it, and bring it back for the next year's honoree. I also have a team banner planned to hang on the side of our dugout whenever and wherever we play. The idea is to try to promote as much team spirit as possible. How does that sound, guys? Because I'm asking everyone besides myself, I want you to know that I won't be voting for either method. The choice will be the rest of the team's (current website roster of players only, unless you are a new player that has accepted to play but is not yet listed).
Let me know by personal e-mail (I know you all have computers because I have your e-mail addresses!), by phone, by letter (just joking!), or by using our website's guestbook or message board (yes, we have become quite sophisticated!) -- I just need to know this soon to get it finalized before the next league begins. Each method has its advantages and disadvantages. Weigh them and come up with the one that suits your way of fairly choosing the best man. Talk to you all later.
May Spirit always guide your paths (and help you all get some hits!)
Go, Heavy Metal!!!
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