The Bill James Handbook 2010
by Bill James
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Author: Bill JamesEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2009-11-01
ISBN: 0879464070
Number of pages: 520
Publisher: ACTA Publications
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Summary: 5 Stars
This book is filled with statistics of every MLB player as well as analysis of what those stats really mean and stats are often severely misunderstood by fans and baseball managers as well as General Managers. Some of the stats covered are; Career data for every 2009 major leaguer (and a few bonus players) in more statistical categories than any other book Exclusive! Fielding Bible Awards, Manufactured Runs Analysis, Player Win Shares, Updated Park Indices (including the New Yankee Stadium and Citi Field), Pinch Hitting Analysis Instant Replay History, Manager's Records, Base running Analysis, Young Talent Inventory, Hitter Projections, Pitcher Projections, and Team Efficiency Summary
Patrick Lagreid, a reviewer here, gives an excellent review and analysis of the goals and intent of the Statistician Bill James. I love stats and no one creates more applicable stats than BJ. To quote Patrick Lagreid, "...and the result is a smarter and more educated fan," but those of us who love stats and logic, know that it is not the fans, but the managers and GM's, which, unfortunately appear, and fairly often, in the realm of the unenlightened. There is nothing more frustrating than a MGR whose knowledge and application of stats is incredibly naïve'. Moreover it is incredibly annoying to hear radio and TV, "Color-Men" spouting ideas that are primitive and incredibly stupid. Bill James puts them where they belong, out in far right field, far out of the ballpark.
It was probably Bill James math and theoretical team building stats and their hiring of him, which brought the Boston Red Sox out of their 86-year prehistoric cave and into reality.
George William, "Bill" James has been credited by the Boston Red Sox organization with assisted bringing them to their to the team's first World Series championship in 86 years, including the trade for ex-Cub, Mark Bellhorn and the signing of free agent David Ortiz, and the team's focus on on-base percentage. Bill James has received two World Series rings for the team's 2004 and 2007 victories. If you love baseball, are a logical open-minded person with a good head on your shoulders and love unusual but highly applicable stats, this is the book for you.
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