Wharton Moneyball

8/22/18 In this episode of Wharton Moneyball our hosts kick off the show talking MLB and Premiere League soccer. Then they bring on the founder of Tennis Abstract.com to talk about the US Open. Plus senior analyst at Pro Football Focus comes on to discuss NFL projections. All that and more!Guests:Jeff Sackmann is a tennis analyst and the Founder of Tennis Abstract.com where he uses numbers and stats to analyze tennis. You can read all of Jeff’s work on Twitter at @TennisAbstract or online at TennisAbstract.com.Mike Renner is a Senior Analyst at Pro Football Focus where he has worked for six years, Mike’s role includes evaluating performance of NFL and FBS players as well as project future performance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

(8/15/18) In this episode of Wharton Moneyball our hosts start off the show talking about player performance, MLB projections, golf, and Tiger Woods. Then they bring on Jake Nichols, head of golf intelligence at 15th Club to talk about the PGA Championship, the Ryder Cup, and much more. Plus the senior director of baseball operations and analytics for the Houston Astros joins us to talk about the MLB season. Check it out!Guests:Jake Nichols - Head of Golf Intelligence at 15th Club - the leader in professional golf analytics. He helps clients - ranging from Ryder Cup Europe to top 50 in the world professionals to major media organizations - apply context to their data to make smarter decisions and to achieve a competitive edge.Follow him on Twitter @jalnicholsBrandon Taubman - Been with the Astros since 2013 and is in his first season as Senior Director of Baseball Operations and Analytics. He assist the General Manager in areas including player evaluation, contract valuation and negotiation, roster construction and economic modeling. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Wharton Moneyball from 8/8/18 hosts Cade Massey and Shane Jensen kick off the show talking about college football and the recent Hall of Fame inductions. Then they get the latest on football player analytics with the senior producer for NFL Films. Plus the Assistant General Manager of Baseball Operations for the Colorado Rockies joins to talk about the 2018 MLB season. Tune in!Guests:Greg Cosell - Senior Producer for NFL Films where he was worked for 38 years and is also the Executive Producer and Analyst for ESPN’s NFL Matchup. Zack Rosenthal - In his 13th season with the Rockies and the fourth as their Assistant General Manager of Baseball Operations. He also serves as the teams Assistant General Counsel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Wharton Moneyball our hosts get into the Hall of Fame announcements and some golf analytics. Then they bring on the author of Astroball: The New Way To Win to talk MLB. Plus they talk to the 2018 World Series of Poker main event champion!Guest Info: Ben Reiter - A senior writer for Sports Illustrated, which he joined in 2004 and where he has written 25 cover stories. He is also the author of the new book Astroball: The New Way To Win Follow him on Twitter @BenReiter . John Cynn - The 2018 World Series of Poker Main Event Champion, he beat out 7,873 players to take home the grand prize of 8.8 million dollars. Follow him on Twitter @john_cynn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Wharton Moneyball our hosts get into tennis analytics with a coach who has worked with champions like Pete Sampras, Tim Henman, Rodger Federer and Sloane Stevens! Then we get into the Tour de France. Plus the assistant general manager manager of the Cincinnati Reds joins us to talk all things baseball. Tune in!Guest Info:Paul Annacone - A tennis coached who has worked with champions like Pete Sampras, Tim Henman, Rodger Federer and Sloane Stevens. He is also the author of the book, “Coaching for Life” and works with PlaySight Interactive, a sports technology company, on the Coaching and Player Development team.Follow him on Twitter @paul_annacone Sam Grossman - He is in his 12th season with the Cincinnati Reds and third as Assistant General Manager. In this role, he performs a variety of duties including management of the Reds Analytics and Sport Science departments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Wharton Moneyball our hosts get into the nitty gritty of data analytics in sports. The they talk 2018 World Cup with soccer expert Chris Alexopoulus. Plus the NY Yankees Asst. General Manager comes on to talk about the MLB season. All that and more!GuestsChris Alexopoulos - Lead Soccer Producer for ESPN, where before this year he had worked every World Cup since 1994. Michael Fishman - Assistant General Manager and Vice President of the New York Yankee. He also heads their analytics department for the club where he started as their first analyst in 2005. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Wharton Moneyball hosts Eric Bradlow and Adi Wyner get right down to the 2018 Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest. Then they make a call to the bullpen with long time pitching coach for the major leagues, Rick Peterson. Plus a deep dive into The World Cup and soccer analytics with the head of football intelligence at 21st Club. All that and more. Check it out!Guest Info:Rick Peterson - Former Major League Pitching Coach for the Mets, A’s, Brewers and the Orioles. He is now a sought-after motivational speaker and is co-author of Crunch Time: How to Be Your Best When It Matters Most.Follow him on Twitter @RickPetersonCT Omar Chaudhuri - Head of Football (aka Soccer) Intelligence at 21st Club, a business that helps soccer teams win by thinking differently. They work with teams all over the world, helping them identify inefficiencies in player trading, head coach hire, succession planning and squad development.Follow him on Twitter @OmarChaudhuri Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Wharton Moneyball our hosts get into data collection across sports. Then they cover the modeling of soccer games from shots on goal to performance measures. Plus we talk MLB, World Cup, and the NBA draft with the great Neil Paine of FiveThirtyEight. Tune in!Guests:Luis Amaral - An engineering professor at Northwestern where he has investigated complex social and structural networks in areas ranging from healthcare and biology to gender discrimination and gun violence. His diverse research interests has now led him to study soccerNeil Paine - A longtime friend of the show as well as a Senior Writer and General Editor at FiveThirtyEight. He covers a wide range of sports, with a focus on sabermetrics and statistical analysis. Follow him on Twitter at @Neil_Paine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Wharton Moneyball our hosts start of the show talking E-Sports and The World Cup. Then we get an even closer look at the 2018 World Cup with play by play announcer for FOX Sports Glenn Davis. Plus they check in with former major league pitching coach Rick Peterson to see how things are shaping up in baseball. Check it out!Follow him on Twitter @GlennDavisSocGuest Info:Glenn Davis - Play by Play announcer for FOX Sports' coverage of the FIFA World Cup. He is a former professional soccer player himself, starting out with the Houston Dynamos where he now calls games for their local TV broadcasts.Rick Peterson - Former major league pitching coach for the Mets, As, Brewers, and Orioles. He is now a sought after motivational speaker and is co-author of Crunch Tim: How to Be Your Best When it Matters MostCheck out his website: http://www.rickpetersoncoaching.com/ Follow him on Twitter @RickPetersonCT Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Wharton Moneyball our hosts kick off the show talking World Cup, NBA Finals, and the Stanley Cup! Then Jeff Seder of EQB Inc. comes on to talk about horse racing and The Triple Crown. Plus Stefan Szymanski, Co-Author of Soccernomics, comes on the talk more World Cup. Then we wrap up the show with the US Open, MLB, and our weekly Over/Unders. Tune in and check it out!Guests:Jeff Seder - The Founder, Owner and President of EQB Inc. and is a longtime friend of the show. He has been in the world of horses for over 40 years and is a leading talent scout buyer for young unraced Thoroughbred racehorses…Stefan Szymanski – Co-Author of Soccernomics. Professor of Sport Management at the University of Michigan's School of Kinesiology. He has written many books for both an academic and general audience, including the bestselling Soccernomics which has their 2018 World Cup edition out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.