Blending Analytics and Leadership in Major League Baseball Operations

About this episode

Sam Fuld discusses his transition from MLB player to executive and the role of analytics in baseball operations.

Sam Fuld, Vice President and General Manager of the Philadelphia Phillies, joins the Wharton Moneyball team to discuss his transition from MLB player to executive and how analytics, player development, and business strategy drive success. Cade, Eric and Shane also analyze recent the college basketball finals, NHL playoff races, and Masters Tournament storylines. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Hosts: Cade, Eric, Shane

Guest: Sam Fuld

Topics covered

• analytics
• leadership
• Major League Baseball
• player development
• business strategy
• college basketball
• NHL playoffs

Keywords

• analytics
• MLB
• Sam Fuld
• Philadelphia Phillies
• player development
• business strategy
• college basketball
• NHL playoffs
• Masters Tournament

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Philadelphia Phillies, Wharton Moneyball, Acast

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