Smart Baseball: The Story Behind the Old Stats That Are Ruining the Game

Smart Baseball: The Story Behind the Old Stats That Are Ruining the Game

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Product Features

  • Learn how traditional stats do not accurately measure the current game
  • Experience a stunning transformation into what baseball will look like by 2020
  • Immerse yourself in historical and current events affecting the sport
  • Take your love for this great American past-time to new heights

Product Overview

  • Publisher : William Morrow; 1st edition (April 25, 2017)
  • Language : English
  • Hardcover : 304 pages
  • ISBN-10 : 0062490222
  • ISBN-13 : 978-0062490223
  • Item Weight : 14.4 ounces
  • Dimensions : 6.25 x 1 x 9.25 inches

About Smart Baseball: The Story Behind the Old Stats That Are Ruining the Game

In Smart Baseball, Keith Law demonstrates how the trusted stats we've relied on for years are surprisingly wrong. He explains what numbers actually work and explores what the rise of Big Data means for the future of the sport. With a data-driven approach, this book provides a fresh perspective on baseball that will change the way you think about the game.

Top Positive Reviews

  • 1. Learn about the new ways to think about baseball and how to apply them for your benefit.
  • 2. Get a behind-the-scenes look at how statistics have evolved over time and their impact on the game.
  • 3. Understand why some old stats are being phased out and what new stats are taking their place.
  • 4. Use this information to improve your understanding of baseball, your enjoyment of the game, and your ability to bet on it intelligently.

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  • Breaks no new ground. You can get the same ...

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