sabermetrics

American

[sey-ber-me-triks] / ˌseɪ bərˈmɛ trɪks /

Or SABRmetrics

noun

Digital Technology, Sports.

(used with a singular verb) the computerized measurement of baseball statistics.

sabermetrics British

/ ˌseɪbəˈmɛtrɪks /

noun

the statistical and mathematical analysis of baseball records

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Other Word Forms

sabermetrician noun

Etymology

Origin of sabermetrics

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

Example Sentences

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Similarly, sabermetrics misses the true greatness of Kershaw’s no-hitter.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 22, 2025

And it has helped turn pop culture into a game of sabermetrics.

From New York Times • Oct. 19, 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

The other 25% is conducted by the sabermetrics community.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 28, 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

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