Keith Law applies Daniel Kahneman's ideas about decision making to the game of baseball, and deepens our knowledge of the sport in this fun and deeply informative book
Keith Law Libros
Keith Law es un autor respetado conocido por sus análisis perspicaces y agudas observaciones. Su obra se caracteriza por un estilo único y una habilidad para descubrir matices ocultos dentro del mundo del deporte. Atrae a los lectores a un fascinante reino de detalles y estrategia, ofreciendo una nueva perspectiva sobre un territorio aparentemente familiar. Sus escritos son buscados por una amplia comunidad de fanáticos y expertos por su precisión y cualidad cautivadora.
Smart Baseball
The Story Behind the Old STATS That Are Ruining the Game, the New Ones That Are Running It, and the Right Way to Think about Baseball
- 320 páginas
- 12 horas de lectura
The book explores the ongoing debate between traditional baseball statistics and the emerging field of sabermetrics, which offers a more analytical approach to evaluating player performance. It highlights the persistence of outdated metrics like batting averages and saves, as many fans and commentators cling to them despite the rise of more sophisticated, data-driven methods. The tension between relying on statistical analysis versus human intuition in assessing players' contributions is a central theme, reflecting a broader struggle within the baseball community.