To run this simulation through Baseball Reference, we looked at how pitchers would have performed throughout their careers using the characteristics of Coors Field in 2017. Last season, there were an average of 5.27 runs per game. The batting park and pitching park factors were both set to 115.
What we found were some pretty interesting numbers. Of course, ERAs were bound to rise (Cy Young, for example, gained almost a run on his ERA). Strikeouts also rose, with Randy Johnson coming within just two Ks of 5,000 in our simulation.
Take a look at the numbers below and see what you think…
Roger Clemens (1984-2007)
Projected Coors Field statistics
Wins: 346
ERA: 3.