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Is this a hard book if you do not like baseball?

Jason Hughes The book is character driven, so no. However, it can get a little bit heavy on the baseball terms at times. Overall, I think if you want a full unders…moreThe book is character driven, so no. However, it can get a little bit heavy on the baseball terms at times. Overall, I think if you want a full understanding of what is going on, a bit of googling can help while reading. If you don't feel like it, however, the story itself is basically understandable. Just insert 'does baseball things' in the jargon sections.(less)

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How do you think the book compares blockbuster movie?

Andersen Pickard It really depends how much you like baseball and the statistical/Bill James aspect. If you like digging deep into all this, the book is better. But if…moreIt really depends how much you like baseball and the statistical/Bill James aspect. If you like digging deep into all this, the book is better. But if you like the info in a more simpler form, the movie is better.(less)

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Is this book still relevant? Has Major League Baseball finally accepted the use of statistical analysis to value players?

Mark Reynolds I think the answer is yes, in a big way.

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If I know all the rules of baseball, but I'm not invested in the game (I don't know teams or player names etc) is this worth reading?

Damiez Chavan Yes. I read this book with very little interest or knowledge of baseball, but thoroughly enjoyed it.

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I like Michael Lewis' books -- is this a good book if you're new to baseball?

Darryl Yes, this is a great book for any sports enthusiast and you don’t need to know too much about baseball to understand the concept of the story. I know …moreYes, this is a great book for any sports enthusiast and you don’t need to know too much about baseball to understand the concept of the story. I know very little about baseball but thoroughly enjoyed it and a good insight into how the Oakland A’s changed the way teams picked/drafted players using stats. Very much recommend. Hope this helps! (less)

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