New model could have 'Moneyball'-like impact on baseball players' value
Published Date: 4/6/2022
Source: phys.org
In the movie "Moneyball," a young economics graduate and a cash-strapped Major League Baseball coach introduce a new way to evaluate baseball players' value. Their innovative idea to compute players' statistical data and salaries enabled the Oakland A's to recruit quality talent overlooked by other teams—completely revitalizing the team without exceeding budget.