News tagged with major league
Statistical analysis debunks the old adage 'Pitching is 75 percent of the game'
Baseball legend Connie Mack famously said pitching is 75 percent of the game. He was wrong -- a new analysis by a University of Delaware professor finds it's just 25 percent.
Sep 29, 2011 |
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Baseball cheaters can't hide from the laws of physics
Some baseball superstitions are accepted as cold, hard truth. But in the world of physics, the most accepted verities are subject to experimentation.
Jun 28, 2011 |
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NJIT professor uses math analytics to project 2011 Major League Baseball winners
Philadelphia Phillies, St. Louis Cardinals and San Francisco Giants should win their divisions, while the Atlanta Braves will take the wild card slot in the National League (NL), according to NJIT's baseball guru Bruce Bukiet. ...
Mar 31, 2011 |
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Pitchers bean more batters in the heat of the summer
(PhysOrg.com) -- During spring training, you will find Major League pitchers practicing their pitches, perfecting their technique and strengthening their muscles to endure the grueling 162 game season. A new study published ...
Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry
Mar 10, 2011 |
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Winning record, team longevity, prime-time games influence NFL TV ratings
Legendary Green Bay Packers coach Vince Lombardi once said, "Winning isn't everything; it's the only thing." For NFL teams, especially small-market franchises seeking to increase their fan base, winning does ...
Other Sciences / Economics & Business
Aug 04, 2010 |
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Revolution in golf statistics: Study puts a number on extraordinary dominance of Tiger Woods
When Tiger Woods tees off Thursday at the first major tournament of the year it will mark his return to golf after months of accusations, apologies and absence from the sport. The Masters Tournament is the first step in answering ...
Apr 07, 2010 |
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Digital Baseball: Baseball stats go to the next level
Baseball fans who revel in the statistics surrounding the game, such as batting averages or the clocked speeds of curve balls, have gotten a windfall of data in the past few years thanks to multi-camera filming ...
Technology / Hi Tech & Innovation
Apr 01, 2010 |
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NJIT mathematician publishes 2012 Major League Baseball projections
The Philadelphia Phillies, St. Louis Cardinals and Arizona Diamondbacks should win their divisions, while the Atlanta Braves and the Cincinnati Reds will make it to Major League Baseball's post-season as wild card teams in ...
Mar 28, 2012 |
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NJIT math professor announces picks for Cy Young and Most Valuable Player: Says Rangers will win
With Major League Baseball's World Series set to begin today, NJIT math professor Bruce Bukiet has once again analyzed the players most deserving of winning baseball's most important awards for the 2011 season. He also provides ...
Oct 19, 2011 |
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NJIT math professor calls Rangers and Brewers solid favorites for championships
The Major League Baseball Division Series is underway and NJIT math professor Bruce Bukiet has once again analyzed the probability of each team advancing to the World Series. "Now that the Texas Rangers have won the opening ...
Oct 11, 2011 |
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New film adapts baseball strategy book for the big screen
The new movie "Moneyball" stars Brad Pitt as the general manager of a Major League Baseball team who is compelled to find a new way to put together a winning team because of his shoestring budget.
Sep 26, 2011 |
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White favoritism by Major League umps lowers minority pitcher performance, pay
When it comes to Major League Baseball's pitchers, the more strikes, the better. But what if white umpires call strikes more often for white pitchers than for minority pitchers?
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
Sep 07, 2011 |
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A look at Roku's new line of digital media players
Getting video from the Internet to your TV used to be a difficult, costly procedure. That's no longer the case.
Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets
Aug 11, 2011 |
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Big bucks for MLB megastars mean big team profits, but fewer wins
ANN ARBOR, Mich.---Spending top dollar for megastar players like Miguel Cabrera and Alex Rodriguez helps Major League Baseball teams attract fans and earn higher profits, but clubs that spend the bulk of their player payroll ...
Other Sciences / Economics & Business
May 25, 2011 |
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Brain docs raise concussion alarm for kids' sports
(AP) -- The risk of concussions from football and some other sports is so serious that a qualified athletic trainer should always be on the field - at adult and children's games, and even at practice, a major ...
Nov 01, 2010 |
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