For those unfamiliar, GOPI—formerly known as HOPI—is about to drop, and if you’re already questioning what it even is, you’re not alone.
GOPI is a mathematical formula designed to evaluate a team’s overall strength based on the 25-man major league roster. Developed by former league commissioner Hugg, the formula weighs different aspects of player ratings differently, producing a single calculated score meant to measure team success.
Now, is it an exact science? Probably not. Can it spark plenty of debate? Absolutely. And with early GOPI rankings already leaking, let’s break down where teams stand.
Best and Worst Rotations
Best Rotations
- Los Angeles Dodgers
- Kansas City Royals
- Montreal Expos
Worst Rotations
- Oakland Athletics
- Texas Rangers
- Boston Red Sox
Best and Worst Offenses
Best Offenses
- Kansas City Royals
- Washington Senators
- Chicago Cubs
Worst Offenses
- Chicago White Sox
- New York Yankees
- Detroit Tigers
Best and Worst Bullpens
Best Bullpens
- Pittsburgh Pirates
- Kansas City Royals
- Texas Rangers
Worst Bullpens
- Detroit Tigers
- New York Mets
- Oakland Athletics
Best and Worst Defenses
Best Defenses
- Texas Rangers
- Kansas City Royals
- Pittsburgh Pirates
Worst Defenses
- Washington Senators
- Chicago Cubs
- San Diego Padres
Best and Worst Benches
Best Benches
- Kansas City Royals
- Pittsburgh Pirates
- Montreal Expos
Worst Benches
- Minnesota Twins
- Los Angeles Dodgers
- New York Mets
Final Thoughts: How Much Should We Trust GOPI?
The GOPI formula is intriguing, but let’s be honest—it’s not perfect.
Yes, it does a great job identifying strengths and weaknesses, but at the end of the day, baseball isn’t played on a spreadsheet. We’ve seen teams with bad GOPI scores go deep into the postseason, and we’ve seen highly ranked teams fall apart when it matters most.
GOPI is coming—and whether you love it or hate it, it’s about to be the center of every debate in the league.