Over the past few decades, a multitude of advanced hitting, pitching, fielding and base running measures have been introduced to the baseball world. This comprehensive sabermetrics primer will... More > introduce you to these new statistics with easy to understand explanations and examples. It will illustrate the evolution of statistics from simple traditional measures to the more complex metrics of today. You will learn how all the statistics are connected to winning and losing games, how to interpret them, and how to apply them to performance on the field. By the end of this book, you will be able to evaluate players and teams through statistics more thoroughly and accurately than you could before.< Less
Over the past few decades, a multitude of advanced hitting, pitching, fielding and base running measures have been introduced to the baseball world. This comprehensive sabermetrics primer will... More > introduce you to these new statistics with easy to understand explanations and examples. It will illustrate the evolution of statistics from simple traditional measures to the more complex metrics of today. You will learn how all the statistics are connected to winning and losing games, how to interpret them, and how to apply them to performance on the field. By the end of this book, you will be able to evaluate players and teams through statistics more thoroughly and accurately than you could before.< Less
Bridging the Statistical Gap combines the teaching style of introductory books with the research techniques of advanced publications in order to serve as a fan's first foray into sabermetrics. Up... More > and coming writer Eric J. Seidman attempts to shift the mindset that statistical analysis is intimidating by breaking down complicated concepts into fun and easily understandable lessons. By the end of this book you will be able to conduct your own effective and fun statistical analyses.
Foreword by Jayson Stark< Less
The Ducksnorts 2009 Baseball Annual provides the most comprehensive analysis of and commentary on the San Diego Padres available anywhere. Highlights include:
* Foreword by Padres Executive Vice... More > President Paul DePodesta
* Commentary on and graphical analysis of key players
* Survey of farm system, including reports on more than 80 prospects
* Detailed review of team's inaugural 1969 campaign
* Essay on relationship between fans, management, and media
* Assorted original mini-studies< Less
Since 1997, Ducksnorts (ducksnorts.com) has been the home of Geoff Young's insights and analysis of the San Diego Padres. Now his first book examines the organization in detail, featuring a recap of... More > the 2006 season; an in-depth look at the Padres' game of the year against Colorado on September 4, 2006; a retrospective of the Padres' 1998 World Series appearance and Tony Gwynn's 3000th hit; analysis of Kevin Towers' trades as Padres' GM; a look at the best by position through Padres' history; a deconstruction of pitching prospects; tips on how to succeed despite having limited resources, including the art of building a bullpen for cheap; and more.
Featuring a foreword by Padres CEO Sandy Alderson, the Ducksnorts 2007 Baseball Annual will make an excellent companion for any fan of the Padres throughout the '07 season and beyond. It will also be of interest to general baseball fans who want to learn what makes one organization tick.< Less
The Ducksnorts 2008 Baseball Annual offers unparalleled coverage of the San Diego Padres, including:
* Foreword by Matt Vasgersian, television voice of the Padres
* A recap of the Padres 2007... More > season, from the hiring of Bud Black as manager to the heartbreak of Game 163 at Coors Field
* Graphical displays of key players' statistical output from 2007 and other recent seasons to show trends, including comparisons with league norms by position
* Detailed examination of the Padres farm system, including reports on more than 70 players and a list of Top 10 Prospects
* First-hand account of a 12-day drive from San Diego to Cooperstown and back for Tony Gwynn's Hall of Fame induction, including stops in several minor-league towns along the way for the ulitmate baseball geek road trip
* Reference materials building on work done in the 2007 Annual, such as the best players in Padres history by position and a register of every trade Kevin Towers has made since becoming general manager in November 1995< Less
Since 1997, Ducksnorts (ducksnorts.com) has been the home of Geoff Young's insights and analysis of the San Diego Padres. Now his first book examines the organization in detail, featuring a recap of... More > the 2006 season; an in-depth look at the Padres' game of the year against Colorado on September 4, 2006; a retrospective of the Padres' 1998 World Series appearance and Tony Gwynn's 3000th hit; analysis of Kevin Towers' trades as Padres' GM; a look at the best by position through Padres' history; a deconstruction of pitching prospects; tips on how to succeed despite having limited resources, including the art of building a bullpen for cheap; and more.
Featuring a foreword by Padres CEO Sandy Alderson, the Ducksnorts 2007 Baseball Annual will make an excellent companion for any fan of the Padres throughout the '07 season and beyond. It will also be of interest to general baseball fans who want to learn what makes one organization tick.< Less
The Ducksnorts 2008 Baseball Annual offers unparalleled coverage of the San Diego Padres, including:
* Foreword by Matt Vasgersian, television voice of the Padres
* A recap of the Padres 2007... More > season, from the hiring of Bud Black as manager to the heartbreak of Game 163 at Coors Field
* Graphical displays of key players' statistical output from 2007 and other recent seasons to show trends, including comparisons with league norms by position
* Detailed examination of the Padres farm system, including reports on more than 70 players and a list of Top 10 Prospects
* First-hand account of a 12-day drive from San Diego to Cooperstown and back for Tony Gwynn's Hall of Fame induction, including stops in several minor-league towns along the way for the ulitmate baseball geek road trip
* Reference materials building on work done in the 2007 Annual, such as the best players in Padres history by position and a register of every trade Kevin Towers has made since becoming general manager in November 1995< Less
The Ducksnorts 2009 Baseball Annual provides the most comprehensive analysis of and commentary on the San Diego Padres available anywhere. Highlights include:
* Foreword by Padres Executive Vice... More > President Paul DePodesta
* Commentary on and graphical analysis of key players
* Survey of farm system, including reports on more than 80 prospects
* Detailed review of team's inaugural 1969 campaign
* Essay on relationship between fans, management, and media
* Assorted original mini-studies< Less
This report is a detailed analysis of how to predict Japanese pitcher stats when they come to Major League Baseball. The 5 step process uses data and relativity to derive a mathematical index to base... More > the predictions on. About the author: Brandon Siefken has covered Japanese pro and amateur baseball since 1991. He currently provides services to a Major League Baseball team and has been quoted in The New York Times, ESPN, Bloomberg, The Japan Times, the Japan Pro Baseball Fan Handbook and Media Guide and other publications regarding Japanese baseball. Brandon has appeared on Will Carroll’s Baseball Prospectus radio show and is a regular writer for Bob Bavasi’s JapanBall site. Brandon has also authored several articles including "Yu Darvish: A 315 Pitch Scouting Report” and publishes a weekly newsletter called Japan Baseball News Weekly.< Less
