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The Only Rule Is It Has To Work: Our Wild Experiment Building A New Kind Of Baseball Team [Includes A New Afterword]
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The New York Times Bestseller About What Would Happen If Two Statisticsminded Outsiders Were Allowed To Run A Professional Baseball Teamnow Includes A New Afterword By The Authors.Its The Ultimate In Fantasy Baseball: You Get To Pick The Roster, Set The Lineup, And Decide On Strategies With Real Players, In A Real Ballpark, In A Real Playoff Race. Thats What Baseball Analysts Ben Lindbergh And Sam Miller Got To Do When An Independent Minorleague Team In California, The Sonoma Stompers, Offered Them The Chance To Run Its Baseball Operations According To The Most Advanced Statistics. Their Story In The Only Rule Is It Has To Work Is Unlike Any Other Baseball Tale You'Ve Ever Read.We Tag Along As Lindbergh And Miller Apply Their Numbercrunching Insights To All Aspects Of Assembling And Running A Team, Following One Cardinal Rule For Judging Each Innovation They Try: It Has To Work. We Meet Colorful Figures Like General Manager Theo Fightmaster And Boundarybreakers Like The First Openly Gay Player In Professional Baseball. Even Jos Canseco Makes A Cameo Appearance.Will Their Knowledge Of Numbers Help Lindbergh And Miller Bring The Stompers A Championship, Or Will They Fall On Their Faces? Will The Team Have A Competitive Advantage Or Is The Sports Folk Wisdom True After All? Will The Players Attract The Attention Of Bigleague Scouts, Or Are They On A Fast Track To Oblivion?Its A Wild Ride, By Turns Provocative And Absurd, As Lindbergh And Miller Tell A Story That Will Speak To Numbers Geeks And Traditionalists Alike. And They Prove That You Dont Need A Bat Or A Glove To Make A Genuine Contribution To The Game.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'The Only Rule Is It Has to Work' about? A: 'The Only Rule Is It Has to Work' chronicles the experience of Ben Lindbergh and Sam Miller, who were given the opportunity to run a professional baseball team, the Sonoma Stompers, using advanced statistical analysis. The book explores their journey in applying numbers to the game while adhering to the principle that any strategy they implement must be effective.
- Q: Who are the authors of this book? A: The authors of 'The Only Rule Is It Has to Work' are Ben Lindbergh and Sam Miller, both of whom are recognized for their expertise in baseball analytics and writing.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: 'The Only Rule Is It Has to Work' was published on May 30, 2017.
- Q: What format is the book available in? A: The book is available in paperback format.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: 'The Only Rule Is It Has to Work' contains a total of 400 pages.
- Q: Is this book suitable for baseball fans? A: Yes, the book is suitable for baseball fans, especially those interested in statistics and analytics, as it provides a unique behind-the-scenes look at managing a baseball team.
- Q: Does this book include any personal stories or anecdotes? A: Yes, the book includes personal stories and anecdotes from the authors' experiences with the Sonoma Stompers, as well as interactions with various figures in the baseball world.
- Q: What themes are explored in this book? A: The book explores themes such as innovation in sports management, the clash between traditional and analytical approaches to baseball, and the challenges of implementing new strategies.
- Q: Are there any notable figures featured in the book? A: Yes, the book features notable figures such as general manager Theo Fightmaster and mentions José Canseco, among others, providing insights into the personalities involved in baseball.
- Q: What can readers expect to learn from this book? A: Readers can expect to learn about the application of analytics in baseball, the decision-making processes behind managing a team, and the impact of statistics on sports performance.