--- product_id: 41654082 title: "Smart Baseball: The Story Behind the Old Stats That Are Ruining the Game, the New Ones That Are Running It, and the Right Way to Think About Baseball Hardcover – April 25, 2017" brand: "keith law" price: "€ 38.24" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.hr/products/41654082-smart-baseball-the-story-behind-the-old-stats-that-are store_origin: HR region: Croatia --- # Smart Baseball: The Story Behind the Old Stats That Are Ruining the Game, the New Ones That Are Running It, and the Right Way to Think About Baseball Hardcover – April 25, 2017 **Brand:** keith law **Price:** € 38.24 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Smart Baseball: The Story Behind the Old Stats That Are Ruining the Game, the New Ones That Are Running It, and the Right Way to Think About Baseball Hardcover – April 25, 2017 by keith law - **How much does it cost?** € 38.24 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/41654082-smart-baseball-the-story-behind-the-old-stats-that-are) ## Best For - keith law enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted keith law brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![Smart Baseball: The Story Behind the Old Stats That Are Ruining the Game, the New Ones That Are Running It, and the Right Way to Think About Baseball Hardcover – April 25, 2017 - Image 1](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51ReHRUaa4L.jpg) ![Smart Baseball: The Story Behind the Old Stats That Are Ruining the Game, the New Ones That Are Running It, and the Right Way to Think About Baseball Hardcover – April 25, 2017 - Image 2](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51aqAfu5CjL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great for newbies & Fans Alike *by D***E on Reviewed in the United States on April 28, 2017* I am a college professor who teaches teachers. I am also an avid baseball fan with no more than a B average when it comes to sabermetrics. I try to get teachers to integrate baseball concepts into classrooms as a vehicle to teach their required curricula. This book is now required reading for its broad appeal regarding math, economics, problem-solving, logic and of course, snarky writing. The two sections are easy enough for newbies but still good refreshers for people like me who read books & blogs but not religiously. Part Three taps into Mr. Law's ideas about where baseball is headed with scouting & data, with front-office insights from baseball business people. Do yourself a favor and get this book. Buy a copy for that friend that talks baseball & goes to the games with you. It will add to your enjoyment & knowledge of the game - what more can you ask from a book! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ and logical examination of how bad statistic lead to decisions *by J***N on Reviewed in the United States on May 11, 2017* As someone who worked in the industry (baseball analytics) in the past, I can't overstate how crucial this book is to understanding the state of play in baseball analytics. It's a clear, careful, and logical examination of how bad statistic lead to decisions, how the SABRmetric revolution matured to the point where it's now a part of baseball's establishment, and what the exciting Next Big Thing in analytics will look like. Law's a terrific writer who can communicate math-y concepts clearly and with a surprisingly amount of humor. I doubt that this book will be over any reader's head, and it easily could have been.Some folks seem to be disappointed that this book is not something it never set out to be: A new system for parsing existing statistics to more exactly rate who's good and who isn't. This is a book about how gleaning insight from statistics has gone from alchemy to a science to, well, something that's frankly incredible. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Worth a read *by C***N on Reviewed in the United States on May 28, 2017* It's a solid enough read but I'd say it's almost surelyonly for a serious or moderately serious baseball fan with a baseline knowledge of the game. It's also repetitive at times as there were exact sentences that showed up at various points in the book. On the other end of the spectrum if you are highly familiar with advanced stats and the like, I don't think you will get a ton of new insight. All that being said it's still an enjoyable read for the serious fan or a less serious one that wants to learn new things. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.hr/products/41654082-smart-baseball-the-story-behind-the-old-stats-that-are](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/41654082-smart-baseball-the-story-behind-the-old-stats-that-are) --- *Product available on Desertcart Croatia* *Store origin: HR* *Last updated: 2026-05-17*