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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by Danny Blumenthal AP / Designed by Mario Paulis Editor’s Note: HSAC is excited to partner with Sportico, a leading sports business publication. You can read this article, as well as more outstanding...
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...
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...
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...
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.
By Matty Cheng Some believe that dating a celebrity could affect athletic performance, whether due to the actual relationship or the media and paparazzi that come with dating a celebrity. Given the explosion of...
By Frank Zhu When MRI scans in September showed Angels two-way star Shohei Ohtani would need Tommy John surgery, it was the final blow to an Angels team that had seen injuries derail their hot start which saw them leading the...
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2018: A (Somewhat) Statistical Year in Review
By Danny Blumenthal and Andrew Puopolo As 2018 comes to a close, take a look back at the moments that made this sports year unforgettable. What were your favorite sports memories from 2018? Let us know in the comments. NFL...
By: Tate Huffman We are just past the midway point of the 2018 MLB season, and with every team having played over half of their 162-game schedules, the standings are a mix of preseason favorites and surprise squads. The common...