Case summary/Introduction:
Baseball is America’s favorite game. M.M, a decision maker of players moves to data analysis for selecting players. The right statistics are crucial aspects of effective decision making in the sport of baseball. Rigorous statistical analysis showed that on − base percentages are better indicators of a player’s offensive potential. Coaches say this approach is not only faster and more efficient, it is not decipherable by opponents wanting to steal the signs.
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Adequate information: Rigorous statistical analysis showed that on − base percentages are better indicators of a player’s offensive potential. Coaches say this approach is not only faster and more efficient, it is not decipherable by opponents wanting to steal the signs.
To determine:
Appropriateness of objective criteria in baseball by managers.
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