Definition

The study and analysis of baseball statistics to evaluate player performance and team strategy.

Example

Many teams use sabermetrics to make informed decisions about player trades and game strategies.

Conversation

Have you heard about sabermetrics in baseball?

Yes, it's all about using stats to analyze players and teams, right?

Exactly! I think it really changes the way we understand the game.

For sure, it adds a whole new layer to baseball that fans love.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

**Sabermetrics** → The word is formed from "saber" (from the Society for American Baseball Research, abbreviated as SABR) and "metrics" (from Greek "metron", meaning measure). Sabermetrics refers to the statistical analysis of baseball data to evaluate player performance and strategy.

Memory Tip

Think of 'saber' as the organization that studies baseball and 'metrics' as the way we measure performance. This helps you remember that sabermetrics is all about measuring baseball statistics.

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