It's just distribution of exit angles vs. stringer determination. GB pitcher flyballs will have a lower angle than FB pitcher, and will be a home run more often.
I experienced similar things to Grant. I still can't study properly after 3 years in university. Find it really hard. Never had to study all through public school.
"The Cy Young Award is an annual award given to the best pitcher in each of the American and National Leagues"
This clearly means best person at beisbol who plays position pitcher.
When doing something like the Cy Young, theres two ways to look at it.
- Who was most valuable in terms of run prevention? RA9-WAR (Keuchel)
- Who demonstrated the best skills? xFIP or SIERA or some other skilled estimator (Keuchel or really Sale).