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 Knihy
Keith Law je uznávaný autor, který se ve své tvorbě zaměřuje na hluboké analýzy a pronikavé postřehy. Jeho práce se vyznačuje jedinečným stylem a schopností odhalovat skryté nuance ve světě sportu. Své čtenáře vtahuje do fascinujícího světa detailů a strategie, čímž nabízí zcela nový pohled na zdánlivě známé prostředí. Jeho psaní je pro svou preciznost a poutavost vyhledávané širokou komunitou fanoušků i odborníků.
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 stránek
- 12 hodin čtení
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 It highlights the persistence of outdated metrics like batting averages and saves, as many fans and commentators cling to them despite the rise of more sophisticated, data-driven methods.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.