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Checking the Numbers: Detecting Discipline by Eric Seidman

Ever since Billy Beane wrote Moneyball (right, Mr. Morgan?) in order to prove that the true path to success involved only seeking the services of high-OBP employees, analysts of several varieties have worked diligently to discover market... Full Article at Baseball Prospectus

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