What are the best books to read on Sabermetrics? Thanks
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Adler's "Baseball Hacks" is THE book, imho.
I've been captivated by it for almost two months now. I have previous knowledge of the "R" language. My database knowledge started with DB 2 on a Kaypro. Now I have the essentials of Adler's "Hacks" on a cheapo Acer laptop. Vista discarded, and SuSe linux installed. (Should have gotten the $50 from big Bill, "The G man," Gates fleecing operation.) All open source is running. I'm polishing my skills and having lots of fun.
I'd like to exchange idea with anyone interested in hard core data analysis.
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Originally posted by slugger33 View PostWhat are the best books to read on Sabermetrics? Thanks
If you find that interesting go for Tom Tango's book.
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Check out Tango's wiki on sabermetrics, there's a section on books you can check out. I've added a couple I thought were good too.
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Originally posted by slugger33 View PostWhat are the best books to read on Sabermetrics? Thanks
The Hidden Game of Baseball by Pete Palmer
Bill James Annual Baseball Abstracts 1977-1988
Bill James Historical Baseball Abstract
New Bill James Historical Baseball Abstract
The diamond Appraised by Craig Wright/Tom House (very underrated book)
Stats Inc. Scoreboard books (from the mid 1990s, these are hard to find)
These books are more of a historical reference. obviously Sabermetrics has moved forward since these books have bee published. I think the best way to keep abreast of the cutting edge sabermetirc work is to go to the sabermetric websites like Baseball Prospectus, Hardball Times, Baseball Think Factory, Tango on Baseball, etc. Shoot, Tango and SABR Matt post post great stuff here at BBF.Strikeouts are boring! Besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls - it's more democratic.-Crash Davis
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