This course explores some aspects of the $10+ billion industry of Major League Baseball (MLB). The course focuses on using information, data, and technology to address contemporary issues of running an MLB team, with a special focus on baseball operations. Additionally, it discusses MLB¿s business model and compares it to that of other professional sports. The course examines the economic value associated with winning and losing teams and its implication on the dollar value of players. Furthermore, it discusses the implications of free agency, the amateur draft, sourcing of international players, and the player development system, on a team¿s business operations and finances. Finally, the course explores contemporary issues such as team-owned regional sports networks and their impact on the sport.
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