Scorecasting
By L. Jon Wertheim & Tobias Moskowitz
The Hidden Influences Behind How Sports Are Played and Games Are Won. Crown Archetype, 2011.
Summary of Scorecasting book by L. Jon Wertheim & Tobias Moskowitz
An entertaining narrative that uses real-life examples to strip away the misconceptions permeating sports and demonstrate the hidden reasons teams win or lose a game.
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What do you get from this book? Uncover the clouded reasons teams win or lose a competition
Sports reflect human emotion and behavior, which are the driving factors behind the outcome of any game
Omission bias is the driving force behind most referee’s decisions, even if it’s not always obvious
Home Team Advantage is a true phenomenon explained by a referee’s desire to conform
Risk-Adverse coaches prefer traditional plays even when statistics show they’re not worth the effort
Athletes are more worried about losing than they are about winning, leading to fluctuations in how they play
Performance-enhancing drugs gained popularity due to strong incentives for using them without any serious punishment
Hot Streaks aren’t real; they’re made-up to explain random patterns of chance
The Chicago Cubs believed bad luck caused their drought, but it was really poor performance
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Who should read Scorecasting book
- Sports fans
- statisticians
- sports writers
- anyone with an interest in professional athletics
About the author of Scorecasting
L. Jon Wertheim
Tobias Moskowitz is an American economist and Professor of Finance at the Yale School of Management. In 2007, he was the recipient of the American Finance Association Fischer Black Prize for his leading work in economics. L. Jon Wertheim is a journalist and editor for Sports Illustrated magazine. He is a former correspondent for the television news program 60 Minutes.
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