{"product_id":"2940157822156","title":"Projecting X 2.0: How to Forecast Baseball Player Performance","description":"*The eagerly anticipated follow up to the groundbreaking first version of Projecting X!* \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn Projecting X 2.0: How to Forecast Baseball Player Performance, FanGraphs expert Mike Podhorzer takes you on a journey through the process of projecting baseball player performance. As he walks you through an assortment of both basic and advanced metrics, citing various pieces of relevant research along the way, you will learn the whats, whys, and hows of each statistic.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOnce you become an expert on analyzing the statistics and metrics used in forecasting, you will discover how to use those newly acquired skills. A complete step-by-step tutorial on developing a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet to perform the calculations is included, as well as examples of the forecasting process in action as Mike guides you through a hitter and pitcher projection.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e***New in Version 2.0***\u003cbr\u003e• New research and more effective methods for projecting BABIP, RBI and runs scored, stolen bases, and pitcher strikeout and walk percentages\u003cbr\u003e• Pitcher Quality Start projections!\u003cbr\u003e• Even more screenshots of relevant data in tabular and graphical form\u003cbr\u003e• Discussions about the usefulness of Spring Training stats and how new technology continues to help move the statistical revolution forward\u003cbr\u003e• Excel tips and frequently asked questions to ensure your spreadsheet is immaculate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTable of Contents:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction\u003cbr\u003e  Projection Systems\u003cbr\u003e  Projection Methodology\u003cbr\u003e  Spring Training\u003cbr\u003e  New Technology and Statcast\u003cbr\u003eChapter 1: Projecting Hitter Performance\u003cbr\u003e  Plate Appearances (PA)\u003cbr\u003e  Doubles and Triples (2B and 3B)\u003cbr\u003e  Strikeout Percentage (K%)\u003cbr\u003e  Ground Ball, Line Drive, Fly Ball Rates (GB%\/LD%\/FB%)\u003cbr\u003e  Batting Average on Balls in Play (BABIP)\u003cbr\u003e  Home Run per Fly Ball Rate (HR\/FB)\u003cbr\u003e  Runs Batted In and Runs Scored (RBI and R)\u003cbr\u003e  Stolen Bases (SB)\u003cbr\u003eChapter 2: Projecting Pitcher Performance\u003cbr\u003e  Innings Pitched (IP)\u003cbr\u003e  Strikeout Percentage (K%)\u003cbr\u003e  Walk Percentage (BB%)\u003cbr\u003e  Ground Ball, Line Drive, Fly Ball Rates (GB%\/LD%\/FB%)\u003cbr\u003e  Batting Average on Balls in Play (BABIP)\u003cbr\u003e  Home Run per Fly Ball Rate (HR\/FB)\u003cbr\u003e  Saves (SV)\u003cbr\u003eChapter 3: Creating an Excel Spreadsheet to Project Hitter Performance\u003cbr\u003eChapter 4: Developing a Hitter Projection\u003cbr\u003eChapter 5: Creating an Excel Spreadsheet to Project Pitcher Performance\u003cbr\u003eChapter 6: Developing a Pitcher Projection\u003cbr\u003eChapter 7: Putting a Bow on It\u003cbr\u003eChapter 8: Frequently Asked Questions\u003cbr\u003eAbout the Author\u003cbr\u003eSupport Me!","brand":"Mike Podhorzer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47103983419632,"sku":"2940157822156","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940157822156_p0.jpg?v=1764104362","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940157822156","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}