Michael is the Founder and CEO of Big League Advantage (BLA), a company that uses deep analytics to forecast future performance of minor league baseball players in which it invests. Prior to creating Big League Advantage, Michael was a Major League Baseball player, pitching for the Philadelphia Phillies. Follow Michael on Twitter @mschwimer.
0:00 - Michael's baseball career, and entrepreneurial start
6:21 - Choosing baseball over basketball
10:52 - The challenges of starting Big League Advantage
15:27 - Breaking down BLA’s VC-like model
22:21 - Why players choose to work with or pass on BLA
31:42 - Comparing predictive analytics between sports
36:41 - The key dynamics of BLA deals
41:44 - The progression and development of BLA to date
43:21 - Name, Image, and Likeness deals in college sports
44:40 - How age factors into BLA’s investment decisions
46:40 - Michael’s plans for the future of BLA
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