Moneyball
Sports is a game of numbers. Wharton experts Eric Bradlow, Shane Jensen, Cade Massey, and Adi Wyner team up to tackle the world of sports, from current events to longstanding issues such as: What sports streaks are the most impressive? How do you rank the best players? Can athletes be compared across sports? Moneyball explains how decision-makers in the game can avoid the common mistakes and embrace the data. Episodes are recorded at the Wharton School.
Our Latest Episodes
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Breaking Down the World Cup With Soccer Analytics Insights
Analytics leader from a Major League Soccer club examines the expanded World Cup format, standout teams, tournament surprises, and how data shapes soccer decision-making.
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What Unexpected Champions Teach Us About Sports
Leading sports data journalist explores how analytics, team chemistry, and randomness shaped recent championship runs and major international tournaments.
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Breaking Down the Biggest World Cup Ever
Leading soccer analyst discusses World Cup contenders, U.S. national team expectations, and the growing impact of analytics on the global game.
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Measuring Skill, Luck, and Competitive Balance in Sports
Leading investment executive and sports analytics researcher discusses how statistical models can separate skill, luck, and competitive depth across major sports leagues.
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How Baseball Analytics Is Reshaping Hall of Fame Conversations
Leading baseball analyst discusses MLB season storylines, Hall of Fame evaluation, WAR metrics, and the evolving role of pitching analytics.
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Breaking Down NBA Playoff Matchups Through Advanced Analytics
Former ESPN analytics expert discusses Victor Wembanyama’s historic playoff impact, NBA roster construction, and the evolving role of analytics in basketball decision-making.
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How Advanced Analytics Are Changing Professional Hockey
Leading hockey analytics expert discusses NHL playoff trends, player evaluation, tracking data, and how teams are using advanced models to gain a competitive edge.
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Balancing Performance and Prediction in Modern Golf Rankings
Columbia business school professor discusses the evolution of golf analytics, rankings, and decision-making in the sport.
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Behavioral Biases and Data Models Shape NFL Draft Strategy
Two experts examine how behavioral economics and data-driven models influence NFL draft decision-making and strategy.
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Understanding Hockey Performance Through Data, Simulation, and Visualization
Leading hockey analytics expert discusses simulation and modeling while the hosts explore MLB trends and sports probabilities.
