Sabermetrician In Exile
Linked is a fascinating article about Robert "Voros" McCracken. McCracken is the saber metrics enthusiast who pioneered the groundbreaking concept of Defense Independent Pitching Statistics, or DIPS.
The profile, written by Jeff Passan, gives a glimpse into McCracken's mind as well as some of the struggles he has had in his life since DIPS.
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What a sad article
''"I always thought I was the most competitive person out there. I never thought I'd find anybody more competitive until I met him.'' Ryan Dempster talking about Ted Lilly
by Madison Cub Fan on Feb 13, 2011 7:41 PM CST reply actions
The article itself is pretty atypical
It walks you through the life of someone with a genius ability yet mental illness as well.
"Easy on the words, brother,'' Quade said.
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