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About John Beamer

John is a consultant for a Boston based strategy firm and has been so for far too long. John was born in London, England and despite spending time in Washington, Seattle, Orlando and San Francisco he natuarlly decided to follow the Atlanta Braves once they started winning in 1991. In his spare time John watches and reads about baseball as much as possible. He also enjoys spending time with his wife and son, who will grow up an Atlanta Brave fan. He welcomes comments via e-mail


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John Beamer's Articles

2007

The case for competitive imbalance

December 17, 2007
John investigates the merits of less competitive balance

The rebirth of the Yankees

December 03, 2007
A precis of the strange goings on at Yankee Stadium this offseason.

Introducing Markov chains

November 26, 2007
A teaser from our 2008 Annual.

Instant replay | Instant replay

November 19, 2007
What to make of the possibility of using instant replays to adjudicate on controversial calls.

Matsuzaka mania

November 12, 2007
It was Matsuzaka mania this time last year. In retrospect it was all slightly underwhelming.

Brave new world

November 05, 2007
A look at Frank Wren's strategy for the Braves.

What happened to the postseason?

October 29, 2007
John laments the 2007 postseason, which promised much but has delivered very little.

Eight free agents for 2008

October 15, 2007
Who's going to be pocketing the loot in the Hot Stove?

Is LaRussa right to bat his pitcher in the eight slot?

October 01, 2007
The answer may surprise you.

The playoff races

September 24, 2007
John uses prediction markets to peer into the likely outcome of the most exciting division races.

Will A-Rod opt out of New York?

September 17, 2007
The Yankees have their noses in front in the race for A-Rod's signature.

Will batting .220 hurt Andruw Jones’ contract chances?

September 10, 2007
You'd have thought it would, but in reality he'll still get a nice juicy offer from someone, somewhere.

Are umpires racist?

August 27, 2007
John explores the current thinking on the subject. The answer? It is unclear, but probably not.

Who is/was better: Pedro Martinez or Johan Santana?

August 20, 2007
Pedro, no, Johan, no, Pedro—actually, I'll take either, thanks

The best and worst of the NL West

August 13, 2007
John completes his look at the divisions by analyzing the super competitive NL West.

The truth behind the Teixeira deal

August 06, 2007
Although considered a win-win for both sides this deal lands Atlanta with the risk and Texas with the upside.

The rise of Philip Hughes

July 30, 2007
Coming to a theater near you soon (again)!

Fun and games in the NL Central

July 23, 2007
John delves into his box of tricks to run the rule over the NL Central.

Is Barry Bonds really the home run king?

July 16, 2007
A look at whether a healthy Ken Griffey Jr. would have out-homered Barry Bonds.

The ups and downs of the NL East

July 09, 2007
A look at the happenings in the NL East with the THT projections, Tradesports and PROTRADE.

A close look at Tim Hudson

July 02, 2007
John uses Gameday data to get closer to Tim Hudson—a little too close perhaps.

Life in the AL West

June 25, 2007
John breaks out his toolbox once more to look at the AL West under the glare of THT projections, Tradesports and PROTRADE.

Bobby Cox … you are ejected … please leave the bench

June 18, 2007
John takes a look at why 132 is the new 756.

Unpicking the AL Central

June 11, 2007
John revists the THT division projections, prediction markets and PROTRADE for the AL Central.

Hit Tracker Interview (Part 2)

June 04, 2007
John concludes his two part interview with Greg Rybarczyk.

The State of the AL East

May 28, 2007
The AL East under the lens of THT projections, prediction markets and PROTRADE

Hit Tracker Interview (Part 1)

May 21, 2007
John chats with the proprietor of Hit Tracker, Greg Rybarczyk.

How Much is Your Team Really Worth?

May 14, 2007
A look at the reliability of the Forbes 2007 valuation data.

Under the Skin of Enhanced Gameday

May 07, 2007
Can we believe what Enhanced Gameday tells us?

It’s Not Baseball

April 30, 2007
There is another sport that uses a small white ball and some lumber. It's cricket.

The Sports Stock Market

April 23, 2007
A look at PROTRADE, the sports stock market.

Prediction Markets Redux

April 16, 2007
A look at prediction markets, Dice-K, the King, and other cool stuff.

THT Predictions vs. the Market

April 09, 2007
THT's division standings take on the wisdom of the crowd.

Coffee with Derek Zumsteg: The Cheater’s Guide to Baseball

April 02, 2007
Derek Zumsteg gives the skinny on his book about cheating in baseball.

Five Questions: Atlanta Braves

March 26, 2007
John tries to work out whether 2006 was a blip or the start of a new, less desirable streak.

2007 Projected Division Standings

March 19, 2007
John dusts down the THT crystal ball and predicts the 2007 division winners.

Baseball Around the World

March 12, 2007
John jets to four countries to review the state of the game.

The Value of Ball Clubs (Part 2)

March 05, 2007
How accurate are the Forbes valuation data?

A Meander Through Hitters’ K Rates

February 26, 2007
How to take one factoid about strikeouts and end up with an entire article.

Measuring & Managing the Value of Ballclubs (Part 1)

February 19, 2007
Ball club value and the link to payroll.

2007 Pitcher Projections

February 12, 2007
A look at how 10 pitchers are expected to perform in 2007.

Will Bonds Break Hammerin’ Hank’s Record?

February 05, 2007
John applies a little science to the debate.

2007 Hitter Projections

January 29, 2007
What three different projections say about 10 well-known hitters.

PI, PI, feed me PI

January 22, 2007
Would you pay $29 for PI? If the answer is no, then think again.

Did the Rocket win St Louis the World Series?

January 15, 2007
John looks at whether by delaying his return until June 22, Clemens cost the Astros a play-off spot.

Zoooomaya and speed guns

January 08, 2007
John checks out speed guns and tries to work out how hard Zumaya throws.

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