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Revisiting Contributors to Winning PCT
I realized that the first time I conducted this analysis, I used biased data (generally a no-no). This time, I conducted the same analysis with unbiased data. Both the new results and the comparisons to the biased data analysis are interesting to this statistician!
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art63795.asp
Batter and Runner Interference in Softball
Interference covers a wide range of actions on the softball field that may hinder or distract a defensive player. In this article, we focus on batter interference and runner interference.
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art63766.asp
Softball vs. Baseball Pitching Speeds
How hard is it to hit a Fast Pitch softball compared to a baseball? This article derives the reaction time for a softball pitch and calculates the equivalent baseball pitch in miles per hour. It also discusses the advantages and disadvantages of using video vs. a radar gun to calculate speeds.
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art63765.asp
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