sabermetrics

or SABR·met·rics

[ sey-ber-me-triks ]

noun

, Digital Technology, Sports.

1. (used with a singular verb) the computerized measurement of baseball statistics.

sabermetrics

/ ˌseɪbəˈmɛtrɪks /

noun

1. the statistical and mathematical analysis of baseball records

Other Words From

• saber·me·trician [‑mi-, trish, -, uh, n], noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of sabermetrics¹

First recorded in 1980–85; S(ociety for) A(merican) B(aseball) R(esearch) + -metrics

Word History and Origins

Origin of sabermetrics¹

C20: saber (from initials of Society of American Baseball Research ) + -metrics as in econometrics

Example Sentences

They personify intangibles that sabermetrics can never quantify and that fans yearn to encounter: Hope.

From Los Angeles Times

Some American owners use data massively and I am sure this will persuade at least part of the Italian owners to have data analysts and change their vision on sabermetrics.”

From Los Angeles Times

Wins lost luster as a measure of a pitcher’s effectiveness during the sabermetrics revolution 15 years ago.

From Los Angeles Times

The “S.N.L.” of sabermetrics: Data runs baseball.

From New York Times

The sabermetrics guys in the glass offices call the shots now.

From Los Angeles Times