The performance implications of resource and pay dispersion: The case of Major League Baseball
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DOI: 10.1002/smj.2616
Abstract: Research summary: Building on research in strategic management that has found that high levels of pay dispersion are detrimental to firm performance; we examine the potential dependence of those findings on similar dispersion in the… read more here.
Keywords: pay; organizational performance; pay dispersion; performance ... See more keywords
The impact of temperature on labor quality: Umpire accuracy in Major League Baseball
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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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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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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
Game over? Assessing the impact of the emergence of a profitable wagering strategy in major league baseball wagering markets
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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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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.
Keywords: league baseball; moneyball; baseball moneyball; major league ... See more keywords
When does managerial experience matter? Evidence from Major League Baseball
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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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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
Sport Fan Evaluations of a Major League Baseball Season: Key Predictors and Influence on Future Evaluations and Consumption Behaviors
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DOI: 10.1080/24704067.2017.1350590
Abstract: ABSTRACT The current study examined fan evaluations of Major League Baseball team performance for a previous season as well as predictions of, and consumption expectations for, an upcoming season. With respect to evaluations of the… read more here.
Keywords: team; evaluations major; fan evaluations; season ... See more keywords
Genomic Epidemiology of a SARS-CoV-2 Outbreak in a U.S. Major League Soccer Club: Was it travel related?
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DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofad235
Abstract: Professional soccer athletes are at risk of acquiring SARS-CoV-2 when traveling or through domestic community transmission. The U.S. Major League Soccer (MLS) league uses protocol-based SARS-CoV-2 testing for identification of individuals with COVID-19. Per MLS… read more here.
Keywords: major league; league soccer; epidemiology; sars cov ... See more keywords
Just one screen is not enough: Social TV role to Brazilian fans of Major League Soccer
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DOI: 10.1108/sbm-06-2021-0068
Abstract: PurposeSports leagues, such as Major League Soccer (MLS), aim at expanding their audience at global level through alternative media other than television (TV). Brazil stands out among football media consumer audiences as one of the… read more here.
Keywords: methodology; role; major league; league soccer ... See more keywords