The pitfalls of incomplete statistical inquiry

Apr 11 2021 by Pinstripe Alley

 
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In order to responsibly evaluate a player, we must look at the whole data set, and not just pick and choose the metrics that support our preformed biases

When the Yankees traded for Rougned Odor last week, it spurred a whirlwind of discussion in the PSA Slack. First, we tried to make sense of the acquisition of a seemingly washed-up player signed to a prohibitive contract. When more details came out about the effective zero cost to the...

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