Analytics, Rule Changes, and Baseball’s Revival
From Wharton Moneyball by The Wharton School
March 4, 2026 · 1h 2m
About this episode
Theo Epstein discusses the integration of analytics in baseball and its impact on the game.
Theo Epstein, Senior Advisor and part owner of Fenway Sports Group and former executive with the Boston Red Sox and Chicago Cubs, explains how integrating analytics with scouting built championship organizations, how reforms like the pitch timer reshaped the pace of play, and how Major League Baseball can reenergize its national appeal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
People in this episode
Guest: Theo Epstein
Topics covered
- analytics
- baseball
- scouting
- rule changes
- national appeal
- championship organizations
Keywords
- analytics
- baseball
- Theo Epstein
- Fenway Sports Group
- pitch timer
- scouting
- Major League Baseball
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Fenway Sports Group, Boston Red Sox, Chicago Cubs, Major League Baseball
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