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Trading Bases: A Story About Wall Street, Gambling, and Baseball (Not Necessarily in That Order ),New
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An exWall Street trader improved on Moneyball's famed sabermetrics to place bets that would beat the Vegas odds on Major League Baseball gameswith a 41 percent return in his first year. Trading Bases explains how he did it.After the fall of Lehman Brothers, Joe Peta needed a new employer. He found a new job in New York City but lost that, too, when an ambulance mowed him down as he crossed the street on foot. In search of a way to cheer himself up while he recuperated in a wheelchair, Peta started watching baseball again, as he had growing up. That's when inspiration hit: Why not apply his outstanding riskanalysis skills to improve on sabermetrics, the method made famous by Moneyballand beat the only market in town, the Vegas betting line? Why not treat MLB like the S&P 500?In Trading Bases, Peta shows how to subtract luckin particular 'cluster luck,' as he puts itfrom a team's statistics to best predict how it will perform in the next game and over the whole season. His baseball 'hedge fund' returned an astounding 41 percent in 2011 with daily volatility similar to funds he used to trade for. Peta takes readers to the ballpark in San Francisco, trading floors and baseball bars in New York, and sports books in Vegas, all while tracing the progress of his wagers. Far from writing a dry, doityourself guidebook, Peta weaves a story that is often humorous, and occasionally touching; the topic may be 'Big Data' but it's as entertaining as a Bill Simmons column. Trading Bases is all about the love of critical reasoning, trading cultures, risk management, and baseball. And not necessarily in that order.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Trading Bases'? A: 'Trading Bases' explores the intersection of Wall Street, gambling, and baseball, showcasing how an ex-Wall Street trader, Joe Peta, uses advanced risk-analysis skills to improve sabermetrics for betting on Major League Baseball games.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Trading Bases'? A: The author of 'Trading Bases' is Joe Peta, a former Wall Street trader who applies his expertise to sports betting.
- Q: What kind of return did Joe Peta achieve in his first year of betting? A: Joe Peta achieved an impressive 41 percent return in his first year of betting on Major League Baseball games.
- Q: Is 'Trading Bases' a practical guide for betting? A: 'Trading Bases' is not a dry, do-it-yourself guide; instead, it weaves a narrative that combines humor and personal anecdotes with the analysis of betting strategies.
- Q: What is the significance of 'cluster luck' mentioned in the book? A: 'Cluster luck' refers to the unpredictable streaks that can affect a team's performance; Joe Peta discusses how to account for this in statistical predictions to improve betting outcomes.
- Q: What type of binding does 'Trading Bases' have? A: 'Trading Bases' is available in hardcover binding, which is durable and suitable for long-term reading.
- Q: How many pages does 'Trading Bases' contain? A: 'Trading Bases' has a total of 384 pages, providing a comprehensive exploration of its themes.
- Q: When was 'Trading Bases' published? A: 'Trading Bases' was published on March 7, 2013.
- Q: What genre does 'Trading Bases' belong to? A: 'Trading Bases' is categorized under Business & Industry, as it relates to financial analysis and betting strategies.
- Q: Can I expect a mix of humor and serious analysis in 'Trading Bases'? A: Yes, 'Trading Bases' combines humor with serious analysis, making it an entertaining read while providing valuable insights into the world of sports betting.