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The All-Tool Team: Identifying MLB’s Most Well-Rounded Players

July 27, 2020
by harvardsports
15 min read
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Using advanced Statcast metrics, HSAC has assembled an All-Star team of Major League Baseball's top five-tool players. The team is led by Dodgers' stars Cody Bellinger and Mookie Betts, but also features more unheralded players...

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Positive Identity: How MLB Teams Build Success Through Organizational Philosophy

July 7, 2020
by harvardsports
13 min read
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by Diego Martinez Editor’s Note: HSAC is excited to partner with Sportico, a new publication from Penske Media Corporation. You can read a summary of this article, as well as outstanding coverage of sports business and...

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HSAC’s 2020 NFL Mock Draft

April 22, 2020
by harvardsports
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By Ella Papanek, Reid Piercy, Charles Hua, Lev Cohen, and Danny Blumenthal The NFL Draft is almost here, so it’s time for our bold predictions for Thursday night. Check out which players HSAC thinks will rise up in the...

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Does Sophomore Slump Exist in the NFL?

December 24, 2019
by harvardsports
6 min read
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By Matty Cheng, Ella Papanek, Alexander Kim, Jamie Menhall, Thomas Jaklitsch, Paul Marino, Edward Zhao, and Frank Zhu This season the hyped Cleveland Browns have failed to meet expectations, starting with their quarterback...

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The 3-Point Line is Broken. The Make-It Take-It Rule Can Fix It.

November 20, 2019
by harvardsports
12 min read
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By Erik Johnsson: As I wrote about in my last post, the NBA’s 3-point frenzy has only just begun. Long gone are Kobe’s fadeaways and the Duncan’s bank-shots; now it’s Dame’s pullup threes, Harden’s stepback...

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Think the NBA Shoots a lot of Threes? Check out Clutch Time

November 13, 2019
by harvardsports
6 min read
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By Erik Johnsson: Since its birth in 1979, we’ve watched the 3-point shot evolve from a signal of desperation to a cornerstone of offenses around the league. Any fan of the sport knows that teams have gradually embraced the...

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After Years of Failed Free Agency Pitches, the Dallas Mavericks Finally Have Their Stars

November 2, 2019
by harvardsports
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By Buddy Scott: The Dallas Mavericks finished the 2018-2019 season with a record of 33-49. Despite finishing 15 games back of the #8 seed in the Western Conference, the Mavs experienced a surprising number of bright spots. They...

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Who Are the Biggest MLB All-Star Starting Roster Snubs of the Last 10 Years?

August 17, 2019
by harvardsports
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By Shuvom Sadhuka Every year, the MLB showcases its best players in the All-Star game.  The game is never without controversy, as certain players who seem to deserve the honor are left off the league rosters...

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The “Value” of Short-handed Goals

July 29, 2019
by harvardsports
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By Paul Marino The off-season is a time in hockey when teams can make large improvements in order to win more games in the following year. One way to do this, and probably the most notable, is through the player movement that...

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Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest Explained in 9 Charts

July 3, 2019
by harvardsports
8 min read
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By Jack Schroeder One of America’s greatest borderline sporting events is almost upon us. On Independence Day, about twenty brave souls will compete in the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest. The event has been held annually...

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