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Mookie Betts: The Best All-Around Player in MLB History

May 26, 2021
by harvardsports
11 min read
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HSAC has deemed Mookie Betts the most well-rounded player in MLB history on account of his watchful eye at the plate, unexpected power, intelligent baserunning, elite defense, and rocket arm. Barry Bonds, Hank Aaron, and Jackie...

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1 in 54,000: The Odds of the Twins’ Terrible Playoff Streak

October 7, 2020
by harvardsports
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How unlikely is the Minnesota Twins' playoff losing streak? The Harvard Sports Analysis Collective uses win probabilities to show that the odds are only .002% - or about 1 in 54,000.

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How Unlikely Was Chris Davis’ Hitless Streak?

April 16, 2019
by harvardsports
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HSAC calculates the odds of Chris Davis' 54-at bat hitless streak based on Statcast's expected batting average. Even with Davis' struggles, the odds of him never recording a hit were less than 1 in a million.

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