We have seen a trend over the last four drafts that has been significantly different from the previous regime. Jeff Luhnow likes hitters with good plate discipline. It's common knowledge at this point. Anthony has done a lot of work the last few years identifying his "Fifty Very Luhnow Hitters". However, it hasn't truly been quantified the difference in philosophy of the scouting under Luhnow versus under former GM Ed Wade.
Bill James truly changed the way how many looked at baseball. Billy Beane brought that to the forefront by applying the progressive statistical analysis to a whole new level.