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Baseball Prospectus: 1998 [Paperback]

Gary Huckabay (Author), Steven Rubio (Author), Dave Pease (Author)

4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews) |

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Unlike most annual statistics books, the Baseball Prospectus includes a brief textual analysis for each player and full write-ups for all the teams, including the two new expansion teams. The player stats are pared down to the basics of hitting and fielding, and also include predictions for the 1998 season. The team write-ups are lively, recapping the 1997 season and offering likely scenarios for 1998.

Product Details

Paperback: 520 pages
Publisher: Brasseys Publications; 1998 edition (March 1998)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1574881779
ISBN-13: 978-1574881776
Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.5 x 1.2 inches
Shipping Weight: 2.8 pounds

Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)

Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,249,152 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding book, August 7, 1999

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The one reviewer made the comment that any such book should use "real" stats, instead of adjusted. That defies all principles of statistical analysis! Such an approach would render the book useless, and the reviewer's comments should be struck from this collection of reviews because that reviewer is obviously unqualified.

I found the book incredibly useful, because the author made every attempt to render accurate information.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Love this book!, January 27, 2000

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This review is from: Baseball Prospectus: 1998 (Paperback)

This book, and every one in the series is great. Great tips, insight and humour covering all the teams in MLB and every minor league "prospect". A must have for rotisserie league participants.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent sources for stats and candid commentaries, January 3, 1999

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This review is from: Baseball Prospectus: 1998 (Paperback)

Fantastic reference book for the fantasy baseball owner, provides honest evaluations of each teams organization and not just the high-profile players. Provides interesting projections and is willing to take risks - does not say that every player is the best or greatest - in fact is highly critical of most players reserving superlatives for super players. Well worth the money - just don't share with your fellow fantasy league team owners.

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1.0 out of 5 stars stats are not real
It's good to compare players using adjusted stats. However, the book should also contain REAL stats. Because adjusted stats are just approximations.

Published on April 7, 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars THE Baseball Book
This book is the best of both worlds. It offers by far the best analysis of players' current and future abilities to keep any roto/simulation player happy. Read more

Published on March 5, 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars Boat loads of info and fun
Nothing this interesting since Bill James stopped writing the Baseball Annuals. Provides a measuring stick between all players in the last few years along with projections for... Read more

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5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding player ratings book
This book is similar to the no longer published Bill James Player Ratings books, but better. It covers every player and every serious prospect (as well as some non-serious... Read more

Published on March 5, 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars A must read for anyone even remotely interested in baseball.
This book is FUN to read, has great statistical analysis, and is BY FAR the best baseball annual I've ever seen. Can't wait for '99!!!

Published on February 5, 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars The Fantasy Baseball Owners Bible
Hands down the best and most comprehensive baseball book on the market today. With Davenport Translations, Vladimir Projections, Defensive Average and meaningful write-ups on all... Read more

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