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Stats that teams ignore
Sports statistics, counting heartbeats and how to spend like a winner
THE USE OF STATISTICS in professional sports has accelerated in recent years. Nevertheless, it looks like teams are still leaving a lot of money on the table. Researchers from the University of Chicago analyzed every pitch thrown in Major League Baseball from 2002-2006 and every play in the National Football League from 2001-2005. They found that pitchers seem to be ... (Full article: 673 words)
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