The Met’s manager, Terry Collins, relies on a algorithm-centric tool called the Matrix to decide who is on the field at any time.
>The general idea behind the Matrix, though, is simple enough. It groups pitchers based on their repertory, velocity and other factors, compares how the Mets’ hitters have performed against that type of pitcher, and runs the data through an internally developed algorithm that places emphasis on the basic tenets of Alderson’s offensive philosophy: getting on base and hitting for power. The result is a single score for how a hitter may fare.
“And as the amount of data we get increases and the sophistication of our system increases, we’re able to just fold in more and more information,” said John Ricco, the Mets’ assistant general manager.
Big data, algorithms, and baseball.
from Stowe Boyd http://stoweboyd.com/post/127936655147
