In "A Mathematician at the Ballpark," professor Ken Ross reveals
the math behind the stats. This lively and accessible book shows
baseball fans how to harness the power of made predictions and
better understand the game. Using real-world examples from
historical and modern-day teams, Ross shows:
? Why on-base and slugging percentages are more important than
batting averages
? How professional odds makers predict the length of a seven-game
series
? How to use mathematics to make smarter bets
"A Mathematician at the Ballpark" is the perfect guide to the
science of probability for the stats-obsessed baseball fans?and,
with a detailed new appendix on fantasy baseball, an essential tool
for anyone involved in a fantasy league.
General
| Imprint: |
Plume Books
|
| Country of origin: |
United States |
| Release date: |
February 2007 |
| First published: |
March 2007 |
| Authors: |
Ken Ross
|
| Dimensions: |
203 x 127 x 15mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Paperback - Trade
|
| Pages: |
224 |
| Edition: |
Annotated edition |
| ISBN-13: |
978-0-452-28782-2 |
| Categories: |
Books >
Sport & Leisure >
Sports & outdoor recreation >
Ball games >
Baseball
|
| LSN: |
0-452-28782-0 |
| Barcode: |
9780452287822 |
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