So I want to start by saying I'm a complete analytics layman. I understand what they mean and do use them to support or challenge my eye test of players. This article is quite good and pretty much how I view and use analytics.
http://blueseatblogs.com/2016/07/24...systems-stats-tools-talent-evaluation-primer/
I would recommend it to anyone who is also an analytics layman.
As I was reading I came across some interesting things like this that got me thinking there is obviously some analytics we are not privy too:
This says to me that the true important analytics are looking for things other than what the market has already identified.
Also when dubas said this:
It made me think that Dubas already has a formula that extends past what we (or I) know as the norm for advanced analytics. He talks about how the total buy in has to be there for it to work, GM, coach, players etc.
So in light of the Martin and Polak signings with the subsequent HF grumblings of signing these players, I submit that there is a fuzzy analytic that says these are the guys we need because the formula we have designed needs X+Y÷Z to be a winning team.
Do any of you that are well versed in analytics know if these analytical formulas exist or have any theories or evidence that will either support or challenge my thoughts?