When it comes to red-hot opposition to sabermetrics, Goose isn’t alone. Just say the words “data” and “baseball” in the same sentence and you’re liable to get a stick of pine tar tossed at your head.
Today, there are a dozen MLB general managers who have never played baseball in college, the minors or the show, so it’s safe to say that a more statistically-driven, business-minded approach is doubtless here to stay. Fun fact: In 2017, GMs without baseball experience delivered a lukewarm .514 win average. However, this same cohort did include both the Astros and Dodgers.