Baseball History and Statistics

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Examines the history of baseball, from the sport's beginnings in the nineteenth century to the present day. Places baseball history in the context of American history, revealing how the national pastime has both reflected and influenced American society. Provides an overview of some of the statistics and statistical models used to measure and evaluate player performance, including not only such traditional statistics as batting average, slugging percentage, and earned-run average but also newer, more advanced metrics such as Wins Above Replacement and Weighted On-Base Average.