The 1988 cult classic behind football's data analytics revolution, now back in print with a new foreword and preface. Data analytics have revolutionized football. With play sheets informed by advanced statistical analysis, today's coaches pass more, kick less, and go for more two-point or fourth-down conversions than ever before. In 1988, sportswriters Bob Carroll, Pete Palmer, and John Thorn proposed just this style of play in The Hidden Game of Football, but at the time baffled readers scoffed at such a heartless approach to the game. Football was the ultimate team sport and unlike baseball could not be reduced to pure probabilities. Nevertheless, the book developed a cult following among analysts who, inspired by its unorthodox methods, went on to develop the core metrics of football analytics used today: win probability, expected points, QBR, and more. With a new preface by Thorn and Palmer and a new foreword by Football Outsiders's Aaron Schatz, The Hidden Game of Football remains an essential resource for armchair coaches, fantasy managers, and fans of all stripes.

Many consider the Yankees to be the gold standard of baseball franchises. Here is the book to accompany that legacy: "The Ultimate Yankees Companion," a new encyclopedia with all the Yankees information every fan will want to have.This book has more stats than any Yankee diehard could ever hope for. From batting registers to pitching registers, from fielding stats to baserunning stats, and year-by-year and career stats for every pinstriped player are provided. Each manager, general manager, and even owner has a listing of how the Bronx Bombers did under their guidance. Relive where the Yankees ended up in each year's pennant race (often at the top), read about the twenty-five greatest games in Yankees history, and see a year-by-year history of the team's broadcasters."The Ultimate Yankees Companion" is more than just stats, though, providing new insights on some of the greatest players and best seasons in the team's history. Each Yankee postseason appearance (and there are lots of them!) has its own special section too, with box scores, series evaluations, and postseason statistics. The Yankees have more than their fair share of Hall of Famers, all-stars, and post season award-winners, and each is highlighted and honored. Even player development gets a close look, with an evaluation of draft picks and free-agent signings, as well as a history of the famous and trend-setting Yankee farm system. If it happened to, for, or with the Bombers, then the "Companion" has it covered. A publication of Maple Street Press, distributed by Potomac Books, Inc.

If the Red Sox are truly a religion, then here's the bible: "The Ultimate Red Sox Companion," a new encyclopedia with all the Red Sox information imaginable.Let's start with statistics. From batting registers to pitching registers, from fielding stats to baserunning stats, this book provides year-by-year and career stats for every player to ever spend time in a Red Sox uniform. It includes team stats by year, manager, general manager, and even owner, as well as details on where the Red Sox ended up in each year's American League pennant race, the twenty-five greatest games in franchise history, and a year-by-year history of the team's broadcasters."The Ultimate Red Sox Companion" doesn't stop at the stats, though. Every year the Sox appeared in the playoffs gets a special look, with box scores, series evaluations, and statistics detailed for each. Red Sox greats get their due too, with profiles of each Red Sox all-star; winners of the Cy Young, MVP, and Triple Crown awards; and Hall of Famers who wore the uniform. The book closely covers the history of the Red Sox farm system and player development, including in-depth information on both free-agent signings and draft picks-the good, the bad, and the ugly. If it's Red Sox-related, you'll find it in the "Companion,"A publication of Maple Street Press, distributed by Potomac Books, Inc.