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Episode 3: Field of Ignorance

Against the Rules with Michael Lewis

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Transforming Baseball Through Data

This chapter discusses the challenges of writing about baseball using dense statistics while exploring the transformative impact of Bill James' analytical approach. It critiques traditional metrics and the official scoring system, highlighting the subjective nature of player evaluations and the moral implications of statistical assessments.

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