Over the past two decades or so, statistics in sports have evolved dramatically. Technological advances have made it possible to collect more data than ever about what is happening on the field. But how do we connect the dots of easily quantifiable data points to see the underlying performance indicators? Dr. Bill Gerrard was one […]
Analytics is a hot topic in sports today. Pro teams and leagues are on the look out for new ways to use analytics for a plethora of decision making instances — from improving the fan experience and building sponsorships to making better draft picks and predicting injuries. Everyone recalls the Moneyball story about how the […]
After an exciting baseball postseason that saw the San Francisco Giants pick up yet another World Series victory, we’re now into Major League Baseball’s offseason. With quite a few months to go before Spring Training starts up, teams are already gearing up for the challenges they’ll be facing next season. It’s no exception that statistics […]
Bloomberg Sports, and Topps Company Inc. have announced a partnership that will provide custom designed advanced analytics on select trading card offerings for 2014. The new statistical analytics have been featured on Topp’s Major League Soccer cards and will also be displayed on the upcoming 2014 Bowman Chrome Baseball cards. This Chrome set will be […]
All right, you’re an MLB manager and your team is down 1-0 facing your division rival’s ace in game 158 of a grueling 162 game season. Your team is batting in the sixth inning of the first game of a pivotal four game series where the series winner will advance to the playoffs. Your pitcher […]
