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sabermetrics

American  
[sey-ber-me-triks] / ˌseɪ bərˈmɛ trɪks /
Or SABRmetrics

noun

Digital Technology, Sports.
  1. (used with a singular verb) the computerized measurement of baseball statistics.


sabermetrics British  
/ ˌseɪbəˈmɛtrɪks /

noun

  1. the statistical and mathematical analysis of baseball records

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Etymology

Origin of sabermetrics

First recorded in 1980–85; S(ociety for) A(merican) B(aseball) R(esearch) + -metrics

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The sabermetrics guys in the glass offices call the shots now.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 5, 2022

The advent of sabermetrics and making sure pitchers have enough rest in order to preserve their arms will make Nolan Ryan’s career strikeout totals impossible to hit.

From Fox News Oct. 30, 2021

“We dig into analytics and sabermetrics and all that, we found out that Martín is actually not a morning person, so we decided to go with Tanner,” Cora said, smiling.

From Seattle Times Apr. 18, 2021

The five-man rotation has been a durable staple for MLB teams over the past 30 to 40 years, even as sabermetrics have changed many of the game’s strategies.

From Washington Times Mar. 12, 2021

As the soft-spoken numbers cruncher who converts Beane to the gospel of sabermetrics, Jonah Hill proved for the first time he’s a top-rank actor.

From New York Times Apr. 1, 2020

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