Chapter 1
The physics of the pitch
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Chapter 2
Evolution of the tools
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Chapter 3
Global journeys of the game
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Chapter 4
The data and defense revolution
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YOUR GOAL
Master of Science and history of baseball
Ch 4 · The data and defense revolution
mankai Baseball Data Defense Revolution
Data tells us where to play, Shift the field, save the day!
Fun Fact
Moneyball success: In 2002, the low-budget Oakland Athletics used sabermetrics to go on a historic 20-game winning streak, proving data could beat big-spending teams.
Glossary
shift (noun)
A movement or change from one position or direction to another. In 2023, Major League Baseball restricted this strategic defensive alignment to increase league-wide run scoring.
A movement or change from one position or direction to another. In 2023, Major League Baseball restricted this strategic defensive alignment to increase league-wide run scoring.
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What is the term for the empirical study of baseball through advanced statistics, coined by Bill James?
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What military technology does the Statcast system adapt to track the speed and path of a baseball?
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Why did Major League Baseball ban extreme defensive shifts starting in the 2023 season?
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How many infielders must now be positioned on each side of second base under the 2023 MLB shift rules?
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Which low-budget team famously used sabermetrics in 2002 to win 103 games and inspire the book 'Moneyball'?
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What statistic does sabermetrics value highly because it measures a player's ability to avoid making an out?
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What high-tech tracking system was introduced in all MLB ballparks in 2015 to measure spin rates and exit velocity?