The Science of Winning an Unfair Game
The aspects of this chapter contains the way the players perform in the games. They mention yet again how the statistics do not matter while concerning another player. A player may be outstanding, but still may not have great statistics. Also, the average for a baseball shall not be preset because they can have a spectacular player in the game. They mention the performance of Johnny Damon and how he would have great catches that would change the direction of the game and completely change the results. The main argument is the chapter is how can a poor team have any success with a lower salary than another team. The Oakland Athletics have had success with not much money and the answer for that question is Billy Beane. Billy Beane continues to give a speech for the Blue Ribbon Commission. They ask for his opinion and explanation of how the Oakland Athletics have had success.
I would agree with this chapter because it mentions the spectacular plays people may have. Also, it is mentioned that success can come from anywhere which was explaned quite interesting. They also mention specific functions and formulas for winning this game. I personally found it interesting how much mathematics and equation involved within the chapter. It was quite interesting to see the science of a game in major league baseball.
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