The Shift: The Next Evolution in Baseball Thinking

Unlock the next level of baseball thinking. This isn't just another stats primer; it's a deep dive into the why behind the numbers, blending sabermetrics with cognitive science to revolutionize how you see the game.

Are you ready to challenge baseball's cultural assumptions and make smarter decisions? The Shift, written by Baseball Prospectus's 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.

Perfect for baseball fans, statheads, and front office personnel, The Shift offers:

• A fresh perspective on player evaluation
• Strategies to overcome cognitive biases
• Insights into team dynamics and decision-making

Step up to the plate and transform your understanding of baseball. It's time to think differently.

Russell Carleton is a baseball writer, researcher, and fan, living in Atlanta. He has been a regular contributor to Baseball Prospectus since 2009, writing about advanced statistical analysis in baseball, with an emphasis on the gory mathematical details. He holds a Ph.D. in clinical psychology from DePaul University in Chicago, and has provided statistical consultation to several teams in Major League Baseball. Jeff Passan is a baseball columnist at Yahoo! Sports and author of the New York Times Bestseller The Arm: Inside the Billion-Dollar Mystery of the Most Valuable Commodity in Sports.