Titles by Russell A. Carleton

<strong>Watching a game of baseball today means witnessing phenomena that would have been novel, if not completely unheard of, not so long ago.</strong><br /><br />Starting pitchers sling 100 mile-per-hour heat for just four or five innings before departing; third basemen often station themselves much closer to second (to say nothing of the shortstop&#39;s whereabouts); home runs and strikeouts dominate at-bats; all while the length of contest tips toward the four-hour mark.<br /><br />There&#39;s no getting around it: the game looks different now. And as Major League Baseball scrambles with rule changes, equipment modifications, labor negotiations, and more, fans are left grasping for the true essence of this beloved pastime among the moving pieces.<br /><br />In <em>The New Ballgame</em>, Russell Carleton (<em>The Shift</em>) deftly identifies and examines the many levers and inflection points that have shaped the game into what we see on the field today. Through a singular blend of statistical analysis, history, and cognitive science, readers will trace the rapid evolution of the modern game while contemplating the sport in an entirely new way.&nbsp;<br /><br /><strong>Blending incisive research with affable storytelling, Russell Carleton delivers a kaleidoscopic view on modern baseball in this welcome, revelatory work.</strong>

<b>Unlock the next level of baseball thinking.</b> This isn&#39;t just another stats primer; it&#39;s a deep dive into the why behind the numbers, blending sabermetrics with cognitive science to revolutionize how you see the game.<br><br>Are you ready to challenge baseball&#39;s cultural assumptions and make smarter decisions? <i>The Shift</i>, written by <i>Baseball Prospectus&#39;s</i> Russell Carleton, marries advanced statistics with the human element, revealing the hidden truths that drive team success. From infield shifts to paradigm shifts, discover how to quantify intangibles and gain a competitive edge.<br><br>Perfect for baseball fans, statheads, and front office personnel, <i>The Shift</i> offers:<ul><li>A fresh perspective on player evaluation</li><li>Strategies to overcome cognitive biases</li><li>Insights into team dynamics and decision-making</li></ul>Step up to the plate and transform your understanding of baseball. It&#39;s time to think differently.