A simple look at a box score or a study of fantasy baseball categories doesn't always tell the whole story of how a player is performing. Dalton Del Don attempts to identify misleading numbers that are worth a closer look.
Yes ... The Numbers Do Lie.
Aaron Nola’s 6.43 ERA is a lie
Nola was drafted as the SP20 in Yahoo leagues, but he's 0-5 with a 6.43 ERA that ranks fourth-worst among 81 qualified starters. Nola’s BB% (8.7) is a bit up, but he’s also been incredibly unlucky during all the factors (mostly) outside of his control.