But we know it isn’t. Because everybody assumes each team will lose 1/3 of the games. That’s why you can a 100-62 record isn’t the same as a 10-6 record. Because you know 53 of those losses were guaranteed. So when YOU see a 100 win team you’re really seeing is 100 wins out of 109 games that matter.
The point is the one everyone makes, the baseball season is too damned long. And actually decreases the meaning of all the games. It’s stupid to play 162 games to have a team miss the playoffs by 1. The season should be shortened. DRASTICALLY. When the best record in the history of the game is 76% wins it’s just a pointless grind.
I have the exact opposite opinion.
The season is long for a reason, it is traditional, and is good.
It provides enough time to determine the best teams.
That’s why baseball has been great and a pastime and reflective of the American spirit.