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Moneyball Analytics

MUN-ee-bawl an-uh-LIT-iks

ˈmʌn.i.bɔːl ˌæn.əˈlɪt.ɪks

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MUNeebawlanuhLITiks

Dictionary meaning

A data-driven approach to team building popularized by the Oakland Athletics under Billy Beane, using advanced statistics to identify undervalued players and exploit market inefficiencies, as chronicled in Michael Lewis's book Moneyball.

Examples

Moneyball analytics showed that on-base percentage was severely undervalued by most teams.
Many front offices now use moneyball analytics to find cost-effective roster solutions.

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