The Hall of Fame Index eBook Scott Barzilla
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Is your favorite player in the Hall of Fame? Should he be? Is Babe Ruth the best player of all time or is it Willie Mays? Who are some of the players that shouldn't be in? The Hall of Fame index combines the three popular metrics in the statistical community into one new metric. It comes up with its own Hall of Fame, but leaves the door open for varying opinions. It is sure to be an educational and entertaining read. You will nod in agreement, curse in disagreement, but you won't want to put it down.
The Hall of Fame Index eBook Scott Barzilla
I'm not sure I've enjoyed a book as much as The Hall of Fame Index in quite awhile. The problem with statistical analysis is that context is often left out. That seems counterintuitive, of course, but it's so easy to get lost in the numbers that you can't see the overall analysis.Barzilla carefully avoids that in this analysis. The Index breaks up players into position analysis. If one says (as many people do), "Hey, if Jim Rice is in, then (unnamed third baseman) should be in."; or, "If Bill Mazeroski is in the Hall of Fame, then Keith Hernandez definitely deserves a place.", then you know that the person really hasn't done very much research at all. Certainly, if Jim Rice is in the Hall of Fame, most players just saw their case get a boost, but only outfielders have a legitimate claim for comparison. The Index makes this point clear and concise, with excellent statistical analysis along the way.
As well, the reader is treated to a new understanding of just how great the "immortals" of the game truly are. Everyone knew that Lou Gehrig was probably one of the greatest players of all time. Now, Barzilla puts him the context of first basemen, and Gehrig's greatness is understood in the context of the game. From that standpoint, one truly understands that Gehrig and greatness are one and the same. Then, the current performance of Albert Pujols, given the fact that he alone comes close to Gehrig, even though NOT EVEN ALBERT beats him, is seen by the reader and is given a real appreciation for what is occurring in front of our eyes.
In all, Barzilla has done what many strive for but rarely achieve - produce what is in essence an historical analysis with current players mixed in. As you gear up your Spring and Summer reading to coincide with the baseball season, you'll find The Hall of Fame Index an indispensable guide.
Patrick Hajovsky
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The Hall of Fame Index eBook Scott Barzilla Reviews
I'm not sure I've enjoyed a book as much as The Hall of Fame Index in quite awhile. The problem with statistical analysis is that context is often left out. That seems counterintuitive, of course, but it's so easy to get lost in the numbers that you can't see the overall analysis.
Barzilla carefully avoids that in this analysis. The Index breaks up players into position analysis. If one says (as many people do), "Hey, if Jim Rice is in, then (unnamed third baseman) should be in."; or, "If Bill Mazeroski is in the Hall of Fame, then Keith Hernandez definitely deserves a place.", then you know that the person really hasn't done very much research at all. Certainly, if Jim Rice is in the Hall of Fame, most players just saw their case get a boost, but only outfielders have a legitimate claim for comparison. The Index makes this point clear and concise, with excellent statistical analysis along the way.
As well, the reader is treated to a new understanding of just how great the "immortals" of the game truly are. Everyone knew that Lou Gehrig was probably one of the greatest players of all time. Now, Barzilla puts him the context of first basemen, and Gehrig's greatness is understood in the context of the game. From that standpoint, one truly understands that Gehrig and greatness are one and the same. Then, the current performance of Albert Pujols, given the fact that he alone comes close to Gehrig, even though NOT EVEN ALBERT beats him, is seen by the reader and is given a real appreciation for what is occurring in front of our eyes.
In all, Barzilla has done what many strive for but rarely achieve - produce what is in essence an historical analysis with current players mixed in. As you gear up your Spring and Summer reading to coincide with the baseball season, you'll find The Hall of Fame Index an indispensable guide.
Patrick Hajovsky
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