Sabermetrics
or SABRmetrics
[sey-ber-me-triks] /ˌseɪ bərˈmɛ trɪks/
noun
1.
(used with a singular verb) the computerized measurement of baseball statistics.
sabermetrics
/ˌseɪbəˈmɛtrɪks/
noun (functioning as sing)
1.
the statistical and mathematical analysis of baseball records
noun
the computerized statistical analysis of baseball data; also written SABRmetrics
Examples
Bill James described sabermetrics as the search for objective knowledge about baseball.
Word Origin
1980; Society of American Baseball Research + -metrics
Usage Note
sabermetrician n
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