Scouting And Scoring

Author : Christopher Phillips
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 311 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2021-03-30
Category : History
ISBN : 9780691217161

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Scouting and Scoring by Christopher Phillips Pdf

An in-depth look at the intersection of judgment and statistics in baseball Scouting and scoring are considered fundamentally different ways of ascertaining value in baseball. Scouting seems to rely on experience and intuition, scoring on performance metrics and statistics. In Scouting and Scoring, Christopher Phillips rejects these simplistic divisions. He shows how both scouts and scorers rely on numbers, bureaucracy, trust, and human labor to make sound judgments about the value of baseball players. Tracing baseball’s story from the nineteenth century to today, Phillips explains that the sport was one of the earliest fields to introduce numerical analysis, and new methods of data collection were supposed to enable teams to replace scouting with scoring. But that’s not how things turned out. From the invention of official scorers and Statcast to the creation of the Major League Scouting Bureau, Scouting and Scoring reveals the inextricable connections between human expertise and data science, and offers an entirely fresh understanding of baseball.

Author : William Klink,Bonnie Castleberry,Diane Gaede
Publisher : Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Page : 147 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2023-09-07
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781527528536

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The New York Yankees in the Twentieth Century by William Klink,Bonnie Castleberry,Diane Gaede Pdf

Not for baseball fans only, this enlightening, entertaining exploration of Yankee history examines how design theory and corporatism combined to create the world’s most famous baseball franchise, how the managers and star players were outliers who reflected philosophical movements—including existentialism, Gnosticism, and Machiavellianism—and how baseball, among other leisure pursuits, creates a stronger, more civil society. Throughout the book, Dr Klink points out the distinction between looking and seeing by exploring things spectators look at without really seeing or understanding their meaning and impact—the pinstripe uniforms, the stadium’s façade, even the Yankee baseball cap on a guy drinking a beer at a bar. The book explores all aspects of the culture surrounding the New York Yankees, from the stadium to the players and the larger community. It will be of interest to Yankees fans and non-fans alike.

Author : Branden Buehler
Publisher : University of Illinois Press
Page : 169 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2023-12-05
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780252055287

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Front Office Fantasies by Branden Buehler Pdf

Front office executives have become high-profile commentators, movie and video game protagonists, and role models for a generation raised in the data-driven, financialized world of contemporary sports. Branden Buehler examines the media transformation of these once obscure management figures into esteemed experts and sporting idols. Moving from Moneyball and Football Manager to coverage of analytics gurus like Daryl Morey, Buehler shows how a fixation on managerial moves has taken hold across the entire sports media landscape. Buehler’s chapter-by-chapter look at specific media forms illustrates different facets of the managerial craze while analyzing the related effects on what fans see, hear, and play. Throughout, Buehler explores the unsettling implications of exalting the management class and its logics, in the process arguing that sports media’s managerial lionization serves as one of the clearest reflections of major material and ideological changes taking place across culture and society. Insightful and timely, Front Office Fantasies reveals how sports media moved the action from the field to the executive suite.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 366 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 1952
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OSU:32435067637017

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Scouting by Anonim Pdf

Includes Annual report of the Boy Scouts of America.

Author : Shane Malloy
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 273 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2011-02-11
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780470963463

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The Art of Scouting by Shane Malloy Pdf

The Art of Scouting delves into the secretive world of hockey prospecting, a world more akin to Cold War-era spying than a casual day in the stands. Scouts decide whether a player has the talent to make the final step to the NHL-or not-but what they do and how they do it are a mystery to most fans. Shane Malloy is one of the first media personalities to be welcomed into the world of scouting and brings to hockey fans an enlightening and fascinating narrative that explains the culture, history, science and art of hockey scouting. Malloy's unique experience-combined with interviews featuring scouts, coaches and hockey executives- will give readers a true understanding and appreciation for what scouts do and how they do it, what it really takes to make it to the NHL, and how to watch the game like a scout. Praise for The Art of Scouting: "If you love hockey but wonder how teams are built and what goes into scouting, then this book is a gem." — Kelly Hrudey, Hockey Night in Canada Analyst "The work that Shane has done is based on knowledge and diligence. We have great respect for this project as it has tremendous substance to it. An excellent source of information." —Doug Wilson, Executive Vice President and General Manager, San Jose Sharks "If you have ever been at a hockey game and seen the scouts in the corner and wondered what they do, how they do it and why they do it, The Art of Scouting by Shane Malloy will take you inside their world." —Bob McKenzie, TSN Hockey Insider "For anyone fascinated by player evaluation and what goes into it, this is a must-read. Interesting perspectives and a good cast of characters. Thought-provoking and entertaining." —Peter Loubardias, Hockey Broadcaster,Rogers Sportsnet "The Art of Scouting provides readers with a behind-the-scenes view of the sport's lifeblood...scouting and the people that do it...A great read for any hockey fan." —Brad Treliving, Vice President and Assistant General Manager, Phoenix Coyotes

Author : Robert Baden-Powell
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 449 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2024-05-23
Category : History
ISBN : 9780198900368

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Scouting for Boys by Robert Baden-Powell Pdf

'A Scout is a Friend to all' An amalgam of imperial myth, borrowed tips on health and hygiene, and object lessons in woodcraft, the 1908 text of Robert Baden-Powell's Scouting for Boys is the original blueprint and 'self-instructor' of the Boy Scout Movement. One of the all-time bestsellers in the English-speaking world, this primer of 'yarns and pictures' constitutes probably the most influential manual for youth ever published. Yet the book is at the same time a roughly composed hodge-podge of jingoist lore and tracker legend, padded with lengthy quotations from adventure fiction and Baden-Powell's own autobiography, and seamed through with the multiple anxieties of its time: fears of degeneration, concerns about masculinity and self-restraint, and invasion paranoia. Elleke Boehmer's edition of Scouting for Boys reprints the original text and illustrations, and her fine introduction investigates a book that has been cited as an authority by militarists and pacifists, capitalists and environmentalists alike. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.

Author : Baron Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell
Publisher : anboco
Page : 185 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2016-09-29
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9783736416420

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Scouting for Girls by Baron Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell Pdf

Girl Scouting has a double meaning. To some it means the fun of playing the games of the Girl Scouts; to others, the fun of "playing the game" in Scouting Girls. Our desire in producing this Scout scheme is to offer help to parents, teachers, and patriots who may care to avail themselves of it when it comes to the duty of training girls. The object of the Scout training is to give our girls, whatever may be their circumstances, a series of healthy and jolly activities which, while delighting them, will afford them a course of education outside the school in four particular lines of which there is the greatest need: 1. CHARACTER AND INTELLIGENCE, through games, practices and activities, and honours and tests for promotion. 2. SKILL AND HANDCRAFT, encouraged through badges for proficiency. 3. SERVICE FOR OTHERS and FELLOWSHIP, through daily good turns, organised public service, etc. 4. PHYSICAL HEALTH and HYGIENE, through development up to standard by games and exercises designed for the purpose. [iv]I have ventured to describe the above as a course of education instead of a course of instruction since the girls are led to learn of their own desire—which is education—instead of having the knowledge impressed upon them from outside—which is instruction. The Scouts are divided into four grades, to each of which a corresponding Part of this book applies:—...

Author : Frederick J. Day,Raymond J. McKenna
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 408 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2021-11-18
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1663231710

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Feeling a Draft by Frederick J. Day,Raymond J. McKenna Pdf

Feeling A Draft takes a comprehensive look at the origins of Major League Baseball's amateur player draft and the many twists and turns the draft has taken since it was instituted in 1965. The book delves into the mysteries of why some "can't miss" prospects fail to make an impact while other unheralded players carve out a place in the pantheon of baseball stars. In telling the story of the amateur player draft, Feeling A Draft presents the heretofore untold stories of the many baseball scouts who have scoured the country in search of those special athletes capable of achieving success at the Major League level.

Author : Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell Baron Baden-Powell of Gilwell
Publisher : DigiCat
Page : 404 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2023-11-20
Category : Fiction
ISBN : EAN:8596547728191

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Scouting for Boys by Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell Baron Baden-Powell of Gilwell Pdf

"Scouting for Boys" by Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell Baron Baden-Powell of Gilwell. Published by DigiCat. DigiCat publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each DigiCat edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and accessible to everyone in a high-quality digital format.

Author : Henry Lee
Publisher : Squeaky Press
Page : 110 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780974844565

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2005 Rotisserie Baseball Scouting Report: for 4x4 NL Only Leagues by Henry Lee Pdf

What differentiates this new series of books from the books and magazines people have used in the past is that each of the six books focuses on a different league - 5x5 mixed, AL-only, NL-only, 4x4 mixed, AL-only, and NL-only. The projections and dollar values for players can vary up to 50% from league to league. Drafting with the help of a magazine not tailored to your league specifications is a recipe for disaster - yet millions of people do so every year. With your Rotisserie Baseball Scouting Report in hand, you can rest assured that your projections are accurate. Each book also has special Quick Lists designed to help you find what you need in the limited time you have between picks. Players are ranked by actual scoring category points so you can compare players intelligently and quickly. Categories like ERA, WHIP, and BA are weighted for IP and AB, vitally important but often overlooked. Also included is a unique quantitative analysis of the best prospects for 2005.

Author : Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell
Publisher : Good Press
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2020-12-08
Category : Fiction
ISBN : EAN:4064066065508

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Scouting for girls, adapted from girl guiding by Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell Pdf

Embark on a journey of empowerment and adventure with "Scouting for girls, adapted from girl guiding." Authored by Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell and edited by Juliette Magill Kinzie Gordon Low, this classic from the 1910s offers insights into the world of girl scouting and guiding. It's a testament to the spirit of exploration, learning, and camaraderie among young girls.

Author : Boy Scouts of America
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 392 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 1929
Category : Boy Scouts
ISBN : IND:30000117937460

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Annual Report of the Boy Scouts of America by Boy Scouts of America Pdf

Author : Paul Dickson
Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company
Page : 1001 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2011-06-13
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780393073492

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The Dickson Baseball Dictionary (Third Edition) by Paul Dickson Pdf

The definitive work on the language of baseball—one of the “Five Best Baseball Books” (Wall Street Journal). Hailed as “a staggering piece of scholarship” (Wall Street Journal) and “an indispensable guide to the language of baseball” (San Diego Union-Tribune), The Dickson Baseball Dictionary has become an invaluable resource for those who love the game. Drawing on dozens of nineteenth- and early twentieth-century periodicals, as well as contemporary sources, Dickson’s brilliant, illuminating definitions trace the earliest appearances of terms both well known and obscure. This edition includes more than 10,000 terms with 18,000 individual entries, and more than 250 photos. This “impressively comprehensive” (The Nation) book will delight everyone from the youngest fan to the hard-core aficionado.

Author : Steve Currier
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 301 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2022-06-21
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781476645957

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When the NHL Invaded Japan by Steve Currier Pdf

When the NHL announced in early 1976 that its two worst teams, the Washington Capitals and Kansas City Scouts, would travel to Japan for a four-game exhibition series dubbed the Coca-Cola Bottlers' Cup, fans and media were baffled. The Capitals and the Scouts were both expansion teams, with a combined 46 wins, 236 losses and 38 ties in their first two seasons--stats made more dismal when considering seven of those wins were against each other. Yet lagging so hopelessly behind the rest of the NHL, they were perfect for a one-off event on the other side of the globe. The series was an eye-opening success. Players skated on an Olympic swimming pool ringed with rickety boards hung with fishing nets that boomeranged pucks into their faces, as curious Japanese fans gasped at the gap-toothed Canadians wrestling on the ice. Filled with rare photos and player recollections, this book tells the story of how two league doormats became hockey heroes half-way around the world.

Author : Phil Barker
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 90 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2019-04-04
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 9780244772802

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De Bellis Magistrorum Militum version 2.1 by Phil Barker Pdf

Version 2.1 is the latest update to the DBMM rules. It features several rule refinements and now covers the period 3000 BC to 1525 AD. Included in this edition is a selection of army lists to help new players get started quickly. DBMM offers an advanced rule system for the discerning wargamer seeking historical accuracy as well as a fast and exciting game.