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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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Time To Get A Catcher: An Analysis Of Wins Above Average By Position In Major League Baseball

March 28, 2018
by harvardsports
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By Daniel Alpert and Timothy Pugh Every year, Baseball-Reference comes out with statistics showing each team’s total wins above average (WAA), but also that WAA broken down by position. For those unfamiliar with WAA, it is the...

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The Dodgers Weren’t as Streaky as You Thought

November 10, 2017
by harvardsports
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By Daniel Alpert This year saw two of the best teams in baseball go on wild streaks. The Cleveland Indians famously went on a 22-game win streak over August and September, winning 27 of 28 total games at one point. At the same...

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Are European Draft Picks Worse Value Than Americans?

June 24, 2016
by harvardsports
6 min read
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by Daniel Alpert In 6th grade, I remember watching the NBA draft on TV. The Celtics had the last pick of the draft and took Semih Erden of Turkey. I remember being bummed. I know it was the last pick of the draft, but who the...

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This is One of the Most Upset-Heavy NCAA Tournaments Ever

March 24, 2016
by harvardsports
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By Daniel Alpert Round one of March Madness 2016 is in the books. From 15-seeded Middle Tennessee taking down Michigan St. to UNI hitting a half-court buzzer-beater to sink Texas, this year’s first round was full of upsets...

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