Evaluating Baseball's Managers

Evaluating Baseball's Managers
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Publisher : McFarland
Total Pages : 334
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ISBN-13 : 9780786457434
ISBN-10 : 0786457430
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Book Synopsis Evaluating Baseball's Managers by : Chris Jaffe

Download or read book Evaluating Baseball's Managers written by Chris Jaffe and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2010-03-08 with total page 334 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This ambitious study of major league managers since the formation of the National League applies a sabermetric approach to gauging their performance and tendencies. Rather than focusing solely on in-game tactical decisions, it also analyzes broader, off-the-field management issues such as handling players, fans, and media, enforcing team rules, working with the front office, and balancing pressure versus performance.


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