Articles with "league baseball" as a keyword



The impact of temperature on labor quality: Umpire accuracy in Major League Baseball

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Published in 2021 at "Southern Economic Journal"

DOI: 10.1002/soej.12524

Abstract: Using data from Major League Baseball, I compute an objective measure of the home plate umpire's work quality- the accuracy of his ball and strike calls during a game- and measure how it varies with… read more here.

Keywords: major league; labor; quality; accuracy ... See more keywords

On the evolution of athlete anthropometric measurements: racial integration, expansion, and steroids

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Published in 2021 at "Empirical Economics"

DOI: 10.1007/s00181-020-02012-0

Abstract: We examine the temporal movements in three anthropometric measurements of a professional sport’s athlete population. Specifically, we examine unit root test results, traditional, nonlinear, and those that allow of possible structural breaks, for average player… read more here.

Keywords: anthropometric measurements; major league; racial integration; league baseball ... See more keywords

Changes in pitching mechanics after ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction in major league baseball pitchers.

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Published in 2017 at "Journal of shoulder and elbow surgery"

DOI: 10.1016/j.jse.2017.05.006

Abstract: BACKGROUND Medial ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) reconstruction is a common procedure performed on Major League Baseball pitchers. Variations in pitching mechanics before and after UCL reconstructive surgery are not well understood. METHODS Publicly available pitch… read more here.

Keywords: reconstruction; pitch; mechanics; league baseball ... See more keywords

Career expectations and optimistic updating biases in minor league baseball players

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Published in 2021 at "Journal of Vocational Behavior"

DOI: 10.1016/j.jvb.2021.103615

Abstract: Abstract Data on the likelihood of becoming a professional athlete are abundant and readily available, yet athletes consistently overestimate their chances of achieving the top levels of career success. Research is needed to examine whether… read more here.

Keywords: minor league; career; baseball players; career expectations ... See more keywords
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Examining Minor League Baseball Spectator Nostalgia: A Neuroscience Perspective

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Published in 2020 at "Sport Management Review"

DOI: 10.1016/j.smr.2020.04.001

Abstract: Abstract The purpose of this study was to explore nostalgia’s effect on MiLB spectators’ psychological, emotional, and behavioral responses. Mobile encephalography (EEG) headsets were used to monitor attendees’ neurological responses that may be indicative of… read more here.

Keywords: baseball; examining minor; baseball spectator; league baseball ... See more keywords

Game over? Assessing the impact of the emergence of a profitable wagering strategy in major league baseball wagering markets

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Published in 2018 at "Applied Economics"

DOI: 10.1080/00036846.2018.1430349

Abstract: ABSTRACT Testing the impact of profitable investment strategies is often hampered by the practical difficulties of determining who knew what, and when. This study examines the impact of the publication of a profitable wagering strategy… read more here.

Keywords: baseball wagering; baseball; market; league baseball ... See more keywords

Major league baseball’s Moneyball at age 15: a re-appraisal

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Published in 2019 at "Applied Economics"

DOI: 10.1080/00036846.2019.1617399

Abstract: ABSTRACT In the 15 years since publication of the book Moneyball: The Art of Winning an Unfair Game in 2003, major-league baseball (MLB) has seen the embrace of analytics by both fans and teams. Using… read more here.

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When does managerial experience matter? Evidence from Major League Baseball

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Published in 2021 at "Applied Economics"

DOI: 10.1080/00036846.2021.1931009

Abstract: ABSTRACT In the world of professional sports, a manager’s ability to influence team success is often questioned. This study exploits a unique feature of Major League Baseball (MLB), which has different rules of play depending… read more here.

Keywords: league; evidence; league baseball; experience ... See more keywords

The impact of payroll allocation has on winning in major league baseball

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Published in 2017 at "Applied Economics Letters"

DOI: 10.1080/13504851.2016.1265067

Abstract: ABSTRACT This article presents evidence that allocating additional payroll to specific positions is positively related to the overall success of a sample of Major League Baseball from 2011 through 2015. When examining the two subsamples… read more here.

Keywords: payroll; league; league baseball; payroll allocation ... See more keywords

(Inter)National Pastime: Depicting Nationality in Local and National Major League Baseball Broadcasts

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Published in 2019 at "International Journal of Sport Communication"

DOI: 10.1123/ijsc.2018-0131

Abstract: This study examined Major League Baseball (MLB) broadcasters’ descriptions of players through the lens of self-categorization theory. Two core variables were assessed: nationality (American or non-American) and broadcast type (local or national). Broadcaster language in… read more here.

Keywords: non american; league baseball; major league; local national ... See more keywords

Changing It Up: Determining the Nash Equilibria for Major League Baseball Pitchers

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Published in 2024 at "American Behavioral Scientist"

DOI: 10.1177/00027642241235829

Abstract: In order to prevent batters from hitting a pitch, pitchers must decide on a strategic balance of many different pitch types. While each pitcher has preferred pitches (likely those with which he is most confident),… read more here.

Keywords: major league; league baseball; pitch; changing determining ... See more keywords