Sports Analytics Revolution
the NBA, MLB, NFL's Competitive Edge
Predictive Analytics World, March 4–10, 2012
Check out these sessions featuring sports analytics at Predictive Analytics World, March 4-10:
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| Case Study: Major League Baseball MLB Pitchers: A Look at the Numbers Bartev Vartanian, Dataspora |
| Baseball enthusiasts and statisticians have found common ground in the field of Sabermetrics – the application of statistics to baseball. Since the installation of the PITCHf/x tracking system in major league ballparks, data has been generated on the type, velocity, and displacement for every pitch thrown in the MLB. We present the findings from an investigation focused on MLB pitchers leveraging this treasure trove of information.
In this presentation we investigate how pitchers generate value. We discuss methods that explore pitching speed and control data simultaneously. We also identify the factors that are most important in determining value generation. |
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| Case Study: NFL, MLB, & NBA Competing & Winning with Sports Analytics Benjamin Alamar, Menlo College |
| The field of sports analytics ties together the tools of data management, predictive modeling and information systems to provide sports organization a competitive advantage. The field is rapidly developing based on new and expanded data sources, greater recognition of the value, and past success of a variety of sports organizations. Teams in the NFL, MLB, NBA, as well as other organizations have found a competitive edge with the application of sports analytics. The future of sports analytics can be seen through drawing on these past successes and the developments of new tools. |
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