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📘 The only rule is it has to work by Ben Lindbergh

Inspired by a real opportunity, Ben Lindbergh applied cutting‑edge statistical methods to manage the Sonoma Stompers, a California independent minor‑league baseball team. Over the course of the season he implemented data‑driven rosters, lineups, and strategies, demonstrating the practical power of analytics in an actual playoff race. The book documents the process and the results, offering a unique look at how modern metrics can transform baseball management.

First publish date: 2016

Genre: Food, Sports & Hobbies/Sports

Authors: Ben Lindbergh

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