Calculating the Seattle Mariners Playoff Chances

Jul 13, 2013; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Felix Hernandez (34) reacts to Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Albert Pujols (5) being thrown out at 1st base for the final out of the 8th inning at Safeco Field. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-USA TODAY Sports

Overall (Semi) Official Mariners Playoff Chances

Now, to find the actual percent chance that the Seattle Mariners have of catching Oakland and making the one-game playoff for the one-game playoff, we will consider M’s chances according to all these factors, and average them out.

((.0437)x(.0787)x(.0779)x(.0513)x(.0489))/5= .0600

There you have it. After all those calculations and decimal places, the Mariners’ chance of making the playoffs comes out to an even 6%.

That’s what the numbers say, and numbers never lie.