This meeting, we discussed member project ideas and introduced our MLB Playoff Prediction Challenge. You can view the slides from the meeting.

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Recap:

Project Brainstorming

• We discussed member's ideas for potential projects to work on this semester
  • ABS accuracy (Baseball)
  • Basketball tracking data
  • How much blame does a QB deserve for an interception (Football)
  • Plus Minus in Volleyball

Question of the Week

• Question: What are your predictions for the teams that will make the MLB Wild Card round? What stats/features could you use to compare these teams and rank them against one another?
• Important Stats/ Features:
  • High-quality playoff teams usually have a strong bullpen
  • Need to consider opponent pitcher quality
  • Recent success (is the team hot?)
  • Playoff experience
  • Special conditions in the playoffs:
    • Added bullpen slot
    • Shorter rotation
    • Weather (cold in many ballparks)

MLB Playoff Prediction

• View the linked slides to learn more about this project including how to get started
• Fill out the interest form if you would like to participate in this project.