In-class activity 11

In-class activity 11: Sabermetric Research

Which of the following is most likely to be a topic of Sabermetric research? Why? 1. Evaluating how the attitude of managers influences player performance 2. Determining the correlation between scouting predictions and player performance 3. Predicting how many home runs the Oakland A’s will hit next year

The correct answer is C. Predicting how many home runs the Oakland A’s will hit next year.

Sabermetrics focuses on analyzing baseball using statistics to evaluate and forecast player and team performance. Option C involves using historical data and statistical models, which is a core method of sabermetric research. The other options are more qualitative and less focused on data-driven analysis, making them less aligned with sabermetric principles.