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Fan'S Guide To Baseball Analytics: Why War, Whip, Woba, And Other Advanced Sabermetrics Are Essential To Understanding Modern Ba
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Broken Up Into Sections (Pitching, Fielding, Hitting), This Authoritative Yet Fun And Easy Guide Will Help Readers Young And Old Fully Understand And Comprehend The Statistics That Are The Present And Future Of Our National Pastime.We All Know What A .300 Hitter Looks Like. The Same With A 20Game Winner. Those Numbers Are Ingrained In Our Brains. But Do They Mean As Much As We Think? Do We Feel The Same Way When We Hear A Batter Has A .390 Woba? How About A Pitcher With A 1.2 Whip? These Statistics Are The Future Of Modern Baseball, And No Fan Should Be In The Dark About How These Metrics Apply To The Game.In The Last Twenty Years, An Avalanche Of Analytics Has Taken Over The Way The Game Is Played, Managed, And Assessed, But The Statistics That Drive The Sport (Metrics Like Wrc+, Fip, And War, Just To Name A Few) Read Like Alphabet Soup To A Large Number Of Fans Who Still Think Batting Average, Rbis, And Wins Are The Best Barometers For Baseball Players.In A Fan?S Guide To Baseball Analytics, Mlb.Com Reporter And Columnist Anthony Castrovince Has Taken On The Role As Explainer To Help Such Fans Understand Why The Old Stats Don?T Always Add Up. Readers Will Also Learn Where These Modern Stats Came From, What They Convey, And How To Use Them To Evaluate Players Of The Present, Past, And Future.For Instance, What If We Told You That When Joe Dimaggio Had His Famous 56Game Hitting Streak In 1941, Helping Him Win The Al Mvp, That There Was, Perhaps, Someone More Deserving? In Fact, The Great Ted Williams Actually Had A Higher Fwar, Bwar, Wrc+, Ops, Ops+, Iso, Rc . . . Well, You Get The Picture. So, Streak Or No Streak, Williams Should Have Been League Mvp.An Introductory Course On Sabermetrics, A Fan?S Guide To Baseball Analytics Is An Easily Digestible Resource That Readers Can Keep Turning Back To When They See A Modern Metric Referenced In Today?S Baseball Coverage.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'A Fan's Guide to Baseball Analytics'? A: The book focuses on explaining advanced baseball statistics, such as WAR, WHIP, and wOBA, and how they are essential for understanding modern baseball.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'A Fan's Guide to Baseball Analytics' is Anthony Castrovince, an MLB.com reporter and columnist.
- Q: What is the format of the book? A: The book is available in paperback format and contains 240 pages.
- Q: When was 'A Fan's Guide to Baseball Analytics' published? A: The book was published on May 12, 2020.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in baseball analytics? A: Yes, the book is designed as an introductory course on sabermetrics, making it accessible for readers new to baseball analytics.
- Q: What topics are covered in the book? A: The book covers various topics, including pitching, fielding, hitting, and the evolution of baseball statistics over the years.
- Q: Does the book provide historical context for modern statistics? A: Yes, it explains the origins of modern statistics and their significance in evaluating players from different eras.
- Q: Can this book help me understand complex statistics? A: Absolutely, the book breaks down complex statistics into easy-to-understand concepts, making it easier for fans to grasp their importance.
- Q: Is there any discussion on traditional baseball stats? A: Yes, the book contrasts traditional statistics like batting average and RBIs with modern metrics to highlight their limitations.
- Q: What age group is this book intended for? A: The book is intended for readers of all ages, from young baseball fans to seasoned enthusiasts looking to enhance their understanding of the game.