CONFERENCE ANALYTICS
Conference Strength Index
Composite ranking of conference competitiveness. Weighs inter-conference record, RPI, collective offense (OPS, wOBA), and pitching (ERA). Updated weekly as the sample size grows.
Methodology
The Conference Strength Index is a 0-100 composite. Inter-conference win percentage contributes 30%, average RPI 25%, collective OPS and wOBA 25%, and collective ERA 20%. The index stabilizes after approximately 4 weeks of conference play. Early-season values should be treated as provisional.