Episode 3: Field of Ignorance

Bill James, the pioneer of sabermetrics, transformed baseball analytics with his groundbreaking statistical insights. He shares his journey from a security guard writing about baseball to revolutionizing how the game is analyzed. The conversation dives into the challenges of traditional metrics, the ethical implications of data-driven evaluations, and the broader impact of analytics in various fields. James reveals how accurate assessments can change the game while cautioning against over-relying on numbers, encouraging a deeper understanding of human performance.