- Paperback: 576 pages
- Publisher: Workman Publishing Company (Jan 4 2004)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0761134026
- ISBN-13: 978-0761134022
- Product Dimensions: 27.2 x 21.6 x 3.3 cm
- Shipping Weight: 1.4 Kg
- Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #1,223,201 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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The best! The Oakland As' heralded General Manager, Billy Beane, calls Baseball Prospectus the standard by which all scouting guides should be measured. Jayson Stark at ESPN says, "I never cease to be blown away by the geniuses at Baseball Prospectus." "When I have a question about a player, no matter how obscure, I pull out Baseball Prospectus," writes Rob Neyer at ESPN.com. And John Hunt, who covers fantasy baseball for USA Today, calls it "the best book for preparing for a rotisserie draft." Packed with statistics, analysis, and attitude for the information age, Baseball Prospectus is the essential guide for the 3.4 million serious fantasy baseball players, and the perfect game-side companion for millions more seamheads who want to understand the inside game--why, for example, Derek Jeter's recent contract makes A-Rod's look like a bargain, why the hiring of Dusty Baker should end the Cubs' long nightmare, and why, if he remains healthy, Pedro Martinez has a legitimate shot at being remembered as the best pitcher ever. Baseball Prospectus gives in-depth actual data and performance analysis of 1600 players, more than any other guide, covering the majors and minors, the top 40 prospects, draft choices, and rookie ball. It features essays on every team and gimlet-eyed evaluations of at least 50 players per organization. It's the final word--delivered in a wry and witty style--on what pitchers and hitters really did in 2003, and how they'll do in 2004 and beyond.
About the Author
James Marshall created dozens of exuberant and captivating books for children, including The Stupids, Miss Nelson Is Missing! and the ever-popular George and Martha books. Before creating his canon of classic, hilarious children"s books, James Marshall played the viola, studied French, and received a master"s degree from Trinity College. He also doodled. It was the doodles, and the unforgettable characters that emerged from them, that led him to his life"s work as one of the finest creators of children"s books of the twentieth century.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Still a winner,
By CGC (Los Angeles, CA USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Baseball Prospectus 2004: Statistics, Analysis, and Attitude for the Information Age (Paperback)
The 2004 edition of BASEBALL PROSPECTUS is still a winner, with more detailed analysis and perceptive player commentary than ever before--a resource for anyone who wants to go beyond the superficial and not very informed player analyses that get written in mainstream media. With all the numbers available, these guys understand which numbers are meaningful, and what they portend for future performance. Though not designed for fantasy baseball, it can be used in that context as well.As in 2003, PROSPECTUS carries both actual and translated player statistics, making it an incredibly useful all-in-one resource. For the unitiated, "translated" player statists are the actual numbers adjusted for park and league effects. Some parks are friendly to hitters, while others are friendly to pitchers, for example. The theory is that without taking context into account, it is impossible to measure the value of players relative to one another. This book solves that problem, and has figured out ways of translating numbers from the minor leagues, as well as the Japanese league and the Mexican league. Invaluable.
5.0 out of 5 stars
THIS IS THE BASEBALL BOOK,
By A Customer
This review is from: Baseball Prospectus 2004: Statistics, Analysis, and Attitude for the Information Age (Paperback)
This book is what any hardcore baseball fan wants. The stats, profiles, and even the extras are great. Could have arrived earlier but a great book like this makes you live with it. At 17.95, it is a bargain. So buy it if you are a hard core fan.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Resource on Team and Player Prospects,
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This review is from: Baseball Prospectus 2004: Statistics, Analysis, and Attitude for the Information Age (Paperback)
This is a book of baseball analysis -- focusing on teams and players, and secondarily on methodology. Sandwiched between an introductory "Handy, Dandy Guide" with definitions of the special performance statistics, and a few original analytic studies on special topics (e.g., on base stealing and on translation of Japanese and Mexican league stats into major league ones), is a set of well researched, entertaining, and original analyses of every Major League team, including its organizational strategy and 2004 prospects. In addition, there are stats and comments on each prospect and roster player, including BP's "PECOTA" forecasts of each player's 2004 performance (more detailed and longer-term forecasts, as well as "roto" values, can be found on the BaseballProspectus.com website). This is a terrific resource for the serious fan and the fantasy player. It's not a quick read, but it's a great reference that will reward the reader throughout the coming season.
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