The inaugural edition went so well, Ken is back with a double play for 2005 -- Ballpark Figures 2005 - Player Analysis AND Ballpark Figures 2005 - Inside the Numbers.

Ballpark Figures 2005 - Player Analysis provides analysis of all players expected to play in the majors in '05.  Pitcher projections include IP, BB, K, HR, xERA, W, Sv, and "player value". Hitter projections include AB, BB, K, HR, RBI, SB, BA, OBA, SLG, OPS, "player value", defensive rating, 2004 games played by position. The player value concept makes it possible to accurately compare pitchers with position players and compare players across positions.  The publication includes the logic behind the projections, "park adjustment factors" for ERA and OPS, Top 100 players for 2005, and  Top Rookies.

Ballpark Figures 2005 - Inside the Numbers  features a Pitcher Abuse Analysis - which includes all starting pitchers with significant IP over the past 20 years. There's also All-Time rankings for players, by position, using "career values", updated to include the 2004 season. Rankings include the top 75 catchers, 1B, 2B, 3B, SS, top 250 OF, and top 300 pitchers. Also of note, the top 500 overall and career projections for active players for wins, hits, HR, and RBI. Leader boards for 1992 to 2004 for BA, OBA, SLG, OPS, hits, HR, RBI, and wins.

Full details, including pricing, are available over at Ray McKelvie's  B-Ball Deluxe.  Enjoy.