An Actuarial Analysis of the Production Function of Major League Baseball

Authors

Michael D. Akers, Marquette UniversityFollow
Thomas E. Buttross, University of MississippiFollow

Document Type

Article

Language

eng

Format of Original

14 p.

Publication Date

6-1-1988

Publisher

University of South Alabama, Department of Psychology

Source Publication

Journal of Sport Behavior

Source ISSN

0162-7341

Abstract

The majority of major league baseball production function studies have utilized data (nonstandardized and standardized) from only one baseball season. This research study utilized data from the 1980-1984 baseball seasons. The results indicate that factors contributing to victories fluctuate. Consistent with prior research, this study found batting average, manager's career win-loss record and the strike-out-to-walk ratio to be the most significant factors contributing to victories. Inconsistent with prior research, this study found that fielding average can also be significant.

Comments

Published version. Journal of Sport Behavior. Vol. 11, No. 2 (June 1, 1988): 99-112. Publisher link. © 1988 University of South Alabama, Department of Psychology.

Recommended Citation

Akers, Michael D. and Buttross, Thomas E., "An Actuarial Analysis of the Production Function of Major League Baseball" (1988). Accounting Faculty Research and Publications. 89.
https://epublications.marquette.edu/account_fac/89