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Can We 'Solve' Sports?
The Rest Is Science·Feb 3, 2026
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The shift toward statistically optimized outcomes in baseball, such as the three true outcomes, reduced the excitement and athleticism of the game.
“Even if shifting the defense was optimal for like winning the game or controlling the outcome, it wasn't beautiful to watch and it felt less like a competition of athleticism.”
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