Last weekend, I was fortunate to attend the 2023 Society of American Baseball Research (SABR) Analytics Conference in Phoenix, Arizona. I had an amazing time meeting several aspiring baseball professionals and listening to some really interesting panelists and research presentations. Here are some of my takeaways from the conference:
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The 2022 Atlanta Braves joined a long list of teams over the past two decades who have failed to repeat as champions. For avid Braves fans such as myself (a native of Marietta, Georgia), this past season will be remembered by the arrival of rookie sensations Michael Harris II and Spencer Strider, a race with the New York Mets for the National League Eastern Division crown that came down to the final weekend of the regular season, and a disappointing first round exit at the hands of the ‘who-could’ve-seen-that-coming’ Philadelphia Phillies. A season defined by chaos and unpredictability that came to an abrupt and unceremonious finish may not seem like it would be remembered by many outside of Braves country. The 2022 campaign, however, very well could be looked upon as the year that kickstarted the newest dynasty in Major League Baseball.
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