sabermetrics

Or SABR·met·rics

[sey-ber-me-triks]

noun

Digital Technology, Sports.

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

sabermetrics

/ ˌseɪbəˈmɛtrɪks /

noun

1. the statistical and mathematical analysis of baseball records

Other Word Forms

• sabermetrician noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of sabermetrics¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of sabermetrics¹

C20: saber (from initials of Society of American Baseball Research ) + -metrics as in _econometrics

Example Sentences

Although baseball has been collecting data since the late 1800s, the empiric statistical analysis that is part of our game today dates back to 1977 with the introduction of sabermetrics.

From Los Angeles Times

Sabermetrics could not possibly explain Gehrig’s value to the sport.

From Los Angeles Times

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

From Los Angeles Times

They personify intangibles that sabermetrics can never quantify and that fans yearn to encounter: Hope.

From Los Angeles Times

Some American owners use data massively and I am sure this will persuade at least part of the Italian owners to have data analysts and change their vision on sabermetrics.”

From Los Angeles Times