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Course Description
This course provides an introduction to baseball analytics, exploring the use of data and statistical methods to evaluate player performance, team strategies, and overall game dynamics. Students will learn the fundamentals of baseball statistics, the evolution of sabermetrics, and the tools used by analysts to gain insights into the game. The course is designed for those new to the field, with no prior knowledge of baseball analytics required.
Through a combination of lectures, hands-on projects, and case studies, students will gain a foundational understanding of how data is transforming the sport of baseball. By the end of the course, students will be equipped to analyze player data, understand key metrics, and apply analytic techniques to real-world baseball scenarios.
What You’ll Learn?
- Foundations of Baseball Statistics: Learn the key metrics used to evaluate player performance, including traditional stats like batting average and more advanced metrics like WAR (Wins Above Replacement).
- Introduction to Sabermetrics: Explore the history and development of sabermetrics, understanding how data-driven decision-making has evolved in baseball.
- Data Collection and Analysis Tools: Gain hands-on experience with tools like R and SQL to collect, clean, and analyze baseball data.
- Player Evaluation Techniques: Learn how to assess players’ offensive and defensive contributions using both traditional and advanced statistics.
- Game Strategy Analysis: Understand how data is used to inform strategic decisions, from lineup construction to in-game tactics.
- Predictive Modeling in Baseball: Get an introduction to predictive modeling techniques and their application in forecasting player performance and game outcomes.
- Ethical Considerations in Baseball Analytics: Discuss the ethical implications of data use in sports, including issues of privacy, bias, and fairness.
Course Content
Basic Introduction
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Foundations of Baseball Statistics
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Intro to Sabermetrics
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Data Collection and Analysis Tools
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Player Evaluation Techniques
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Game Strategy Analysis
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Predictive Modeling in Baseball
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Ethical Considerations in Baseball Analytics
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Intro to Baseball Analytics Quiz
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Dave Yount
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Course Includes:
- Price: $999.99
- Instructor:Dave Yount
- Duration:
Lessons:7- Students:3
- Level:Beginner
- Certifications:Yes