I mentioned in my last post that it is possible to use binomial theorem to compare player statistics year-to-year (between any two samples actually) and assess whether a player’s current numbers are in line with previous performance or well beyond our expectations, indicating that something – a new mental approach, a lingering injury, a mechanical adjustment – has changed and substantially affected his or her abilities.
Since it’s fun* and easy,** let's apply this to a few more cases and see what we can see.
*You bet your sweet ass it’s fun.
**Again, see my previous post for a slightly more detailed explanation of just what we’re up to here.
