Description
Book SynopsisTrade Review“
Get in the Game is a playful and welcoming introduction to the interplay between sports and math. Assuming no math and using only a coin and a die, Chartier artfully illustrates why sports analytics matter through the simplest of questions: how do we measure greatness? This is a must-read for anyone curious about the analytical side of sport.” -- John Urschel, former NFL offensive lineman, Institute for Advanced Study, and coauthor of "Mind and Matter: A Life in Math and Football"
“I’ve always wished I could keep a miniature Tim Chartier on my shoulder while I’m watching sports: a brilliant, enthusiastic, friendly expert eager to share his insights about the games. With this book, you’ve got the next best thing.” -- Ben Orlin, author of "Math Games with Bad Drawings"
“A fun, important book that will draw a lot of sports fans into analytics and mathematics. Lively and informative.” -- Roland B. Minton, author of "Sports Math: An Introductory Course in the Mathematics of Sports Science and Sports Analytics"
“Fun and full of puzzles and brainteasers in a mashup of mathematics. . . . Magic.” -- Robert Schaefer * New York Journal of Books, on "Math Bytes" *
Table of Contents1 Unforgettably Unbelievable
2 Shoot 3’s Like Steph Curry
3 Dicey Hitting Streak
4 Racking Up the Wins
5 Unbreakable Tennis
6 Improbable NFL Playoff
7 FIFA Octopus Oracle
8 Super-sized Super Bowl TD
9 Scoring Confidence
10 Tiger’s Consistency
11 Moneyball Analytics
12 Race Usain Bolt
13 Get in the Game
Acknowledgments
Further Reading
Personal Training—Answers
