Classic Time Trends

How many early and late players should a Milly lineup carry?

Winning lineups cluster around 7 early players and 2 late players. The range stays pretty tight on both sides.

Early window

6 At least
7 Most often
8 At most

Late window

1 At least
2 Most often
3 At most

Sample

169 Classic winners tracked

Early window

Early player count frequency

Play 7 most often

6 to 8 is the playable band. 7 is the center.

At least 6 Best count 7 At most 8

Late window

Late player count frequency

Play 2 most often

1 to 3 is the playable band. 2 is the center.

At least 1 Best count 2 At most 3