2009 season scores and status changes

[John]

You can see your season score by going to the "Manager --> History" page. But what the heck does it mean? Good question.

The exact formula behind the computation of the season score is a mystery. However, we've learned enough to know that about more than just wins and losses. Team finances absolutely factor in, for instance; a team with a low budget will get more score for their wins than one with a high budget. Talent level and owner expectations (were you expected to rebuild or contend) seem to factor in as well, as may awards won by players and your previous season's record.

That's all well and good... but how does your season score compare to the other teams in PEBA? Well, let's have a look, shall we?

NOTE: The number in parenthesis is the change from your '08 season score. The last two numbers are your '08 and '07 scores, respectively.

• ARL - 0 (-44) - 44 / 32
• AUR - 93 (+25) - 68 / 8
• BAK - 45 (-10) - 58 / 65
• CAN - 13 (-8) - 21 / 14
• CST - 63 (+30) - 33 / 56
• CON - 11 (+1) - 10 / 15
• CL - 65 (-10) - 75 / 63
• DUL - 9 (-5) - 15 / 26
• FAR - 22 (+7) - 15 / 7
• FLA - 26 (-1) - 27 / 18
• GLO - 30 (-16) - 46 / 22
• KAL - 34 (-3) - 37 / 53
• KEN - 13 (-3) - 16 / 12
• LON - 30 (+17) - 13 / 23
• MAN - 60 (+39) - 21 / 14
• NJ - 50 (-3) - 53 / 86
• NO - 71 (-2) - 73 / 61
• OMA - 16 (+3) - 13 / 31
• PS - 54 (+10) - 44 / 63
• REN - 20 (-5) - 25 / 20
• SA - 10 (-2) - 12 / 45
• TEM - 17 (+1) - 16 / 0
• WV - 0 (-35) - 35 / 4
• YUM - 6 (-1) - 7 / 17

Most of the gains/losses from '08 were minimal, falling in the single digit range. Manchester made the largest strides in '09, gaining 39 points from their '08 score. They're 2-for-2 in advancing their season score. The largest drop belonged to Arlington, which fell 44 points. Aurora's score of 93 is the highest season score on record. Arlington and West Virginia became the 2nd and 3rd teams to post season scores of 0. Finally - and most importantly - Bryan of Omaha won the "Battle of the Dobneys", beating out his three brothers for the highest Dobney season score.

So what does all this mean? Absolutely nothing! Season score has no bearing on anything whatsoever. The only thing to get out of it are bragging rights.

In addition to the scores, a couple status changes were announced at the conclusion of the season:

Connecticut: Market Size DROPS to "Average"
Crystal Lake: Fan Loyalty INCREASE to "Good" (CL's 2nd straight FL increase)

[Maulers]

You can see your season score by going to the "Manager --> History" page. But what the heck does it mean? Good question.

The exact formula behind the computation of the season score is a mystery. However, we've learned enough to know that about more than just wins and losses. Team finances absolutely factor in, for instance; a team with a low budget will get more score for their wins than one with a high budget. Talent level and owner expectations (were you expected to rebuild or contend) seem to factor in as well, as may awards won by players and your previous season's record.

That's all well and good... but how does your season score compare to the other teams in PEBA? Well, let's have a look, shall we?

NOTE: The number in parenthesis is the change from your '08 season score. The last two numbers are your '08 and '07 scores, respectively.

• ARL - 0 (-44) - 44 / 32
• AUR - 93 (+25) - 68 / 8
• BAK - 45 (-10) - 58 / 65
• CAN - 13 (-8) - 21 / 14
• CST - 63 (+30) - 33 / 56
• CON - 11 (+1) - 10 / 15
• CL - 65 (-10) - 75 / 63
• DUL - 9 (-5) - 15 / 26
• FAR - 22 (+7) - 15 / 7
• FLA - 26 (-1) - 27 / 18
• GLO - 30 (-16) - 46 / 22
• KAL - 34 (-3) - 37 / 53
• KEN - 13 (-3) - 16 / 12
• LON - 30 (+17) - 13 / 23
• MAN - 60 (+39) - 21 / 14
• NJ - 50 (-3) - 53 / 86
• NO - 71 (-2) - 73 / 61
• OMA - 16 (+3) - 13 / 31
• PS - 54 (+10) - 44 / 63
• REN - 20 (-5) - 25 / 20
• SA - 10 (-2) - 12 / 45
• TEM - 17 (+1) - 16 / 0
• WV - 0 (-35) - 35 / 4
• YUM - 6 (-1) - 7 / 17

Most of the gains/losses from '08 were minimal, falling in the single digit range. Manchester made the largest strides in '09, gaining 39 points from their '08 score. They're 2-for-2 in advancing their season score. The largest drop belonged to Arlington, which fell 44 points. Aurora's score of 93 is the highest season score on record. Arlington and West Virginia became the 2nd and 3rd teams to post season scores of 0. Finally - and most importantly - Bryan of Omaha won the "Battle of the Dobneys", beating out his three brothers for the highest Dobney season score.

So what does all this mean? Absolutely nothing! Season score has no bearing on anything whatsoever. The only thing to get out of it are bragging rights.

In addition to the scores, a couple status changes were announced at the conclusion of the season:

Connecticut: Market Size DROPS to "Average"
Crystal Lake: Fan Loyalty INCREASE to "Good" (CL's 2nd straight FL increase)

Suck on that, boys!

[Hitmen]

I didn't know a 0 score was even possible. It seems like at least drawing some fans and winning some games, you should get at least a 1...

[John]

Preseason expectation weigh in heavily, I believe. Obviously Arlington and West Virginia weren't bad teams, so at first it's kind of surprising to see them saddled with the big "0". The AI must have felt that they were capable of more when the season began, though.

I actually experienced an even more stark example of failing to meet expectations in 2007, when I was awarded a season score of 8 despite posting a winning record (87-75). Failing to make the playoffs likely cost me quite a bit.

[Tyler]

Preseason expectation weigh in heavily, I believe. Obviously Arlington and West Virginia weren't bad teams, so at first it's kind of surprising to see them saddled with the big "0". The AI must have felt that they were capable of more when the season began, though.

Yes, my owner expected us to make the playoffs.

[Matt]

season score is a very odd thing in OOTP.

For instance, in a solo league, I had a team ridddled with injuries, 5 main contributors on the DL during the final months and in the playoffs, but managed to scrape out a championship, and got a season score of 56. The next year, the team came back in tact, every one stayed healthy, added two premier rookies, and coasted to a championship. Season score 87. I don't get it. It should have been the other way around.

[Hitmen]

At least it doesn't affect anything...it could be brutal if it affected your budget or fan base or something.

[Rudel.Dietrich]

season score is a very odd thing in OOTP.

For instance, in a solo league, I had a team ridddled with injuries, 5 main contributors on the DL during the final months and in the playoffs, but managed to scrape out a championship, and got a season score of 56. The next year, the team came back in tact, every one stayed healthy, added two premier rookies, and coasted to a championship. Season score 87. I don't get it. It should have been the other way around.

Age of players seems to be a factor too. When I win with young teams my score seems to be higher than with old players. Of course that is somewhat muddied by the fact that young players are by and large cheaper.
Adding in those two rookies probably lowered your average team age significantly as well as lowered your payroll.
Meeting expectations also seems to play a large role. After winning a championship you were expected to win another championship and you did so and probably won more games than the season before.
The only time I have ever scored a 100 is in a solo league when I had 14 of my 25 man roster making the league minumum and went 95-65 and lost in game eight of the league championship series.
My pythag record was 102-58. Pythag record I also think plays a role as well as your run differential. That team had a run differential of around 225. I think run differential also plays a large role.