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VORP

vorp

vɔːrp

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vorp

Dictionary meaning

Value Over Replacement Player; a baseball and basketball statistic measuring a player's total contribution above what a freely available replacement-level player would provide, expressed in runs (baseball) or points (basketball).

Examples

The shortstop posted the highest VORP in the league for three consecutive seasons.
VORP captures overall player value better than traditional counting statistics.

Synonyms: Value Over Replacement Player

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