Conference Detail

Evidence required for publication

• Conference Strength Index

  Output appeared implausible in audit; method unproven.

  Required for this metric:

  • Named source data
  • Computation rules published on /methodology
  • Sanity checks against final-season results
  • Direct vs. derived values labeled wherever shown

• Strength of Schedule

  Computation rules and source poll/data provider undocumented.

  Required for this metric:

  • Named source for opponent data
  • Computation rules published on /methodology
  • Direct vs. derived values labeled wherever shown
  • Sanity checks against known-good seasons

• wOBA, wRC+

  • wOBA: The run values behind it were built for pro ball and have not been re-checked against college scoring.
  • wRC+: Was shown in headlines without a plain-English translation or a defensible college-level scale.

  Required for each metric:

  • Named source data feed
  • Exact formula published on /methodology
  • College-level (not MLB) constants and level-of-play fit
  • Minimum sample size stated wherever the number renders
  • Update cadence shown from real metadata, not copy
  • Plain-English glossary entry linked next to every appearance