Our mission is to provide a platform for students to showcase their innovative research, empirical studies, and theoretical contributions, promoting critical thinking, intellectual growth, and scholarly engagement within the realm of sports analytics.
FROM THE EDITOR
Dear Readers,
I’m happy to share with you the Spring 2025 edition of the Wharton Sports Analytics Journal. In this edition, you can find works highlighting many sports underrepresented in research, including softball and Paralympic sports, and many creative questions going past what we can see on the field or court.
As my first year as Editor-in-Chief comes to a close, I’m proud that the journal is continuing to have a significant presence in sports analytics research for students in high schools and universities globally. We are continually committed to being a platform where students can showcase their novel and inventive research and can foster knowledge among others in the sports analytics community.
I’d like to invite any high school, undergraduate, or graduate student doing research in sports analytics to submit their work to the journal. We would love to consider your submission for our upcoming editions.
We hope this edition helps you gain a new perspective on the breadth and depth of questions that can be asked and answered about sports and the world around them. As always, please let us know your thoughts and feedback as we strive to bring you the best of sports analytics.
Sincerely,
Katherine Comer, W’26
Editor-in-Chief
2024-2025 Editorial Board Members
Dylan Perlstein, W’26
University of Pennsylvania Student
Katherine Comer, W’26
University of Pennsylvania Student
Editor-in-Chief, Wharton Sports Analytics Journal
Nicole Zhao, SEAS ’25
University of Pennsylvania Student
Adi Wyner
Faculty Co-Director, Wharton Sports Analytics and Business Initiative
Faculty Advisor, Wharton Sports Analytics Journal
Call for Submissions
Special AI Edition of the Wharton Sports Analytics Journal
We are now accepting submissions for a special edition focused on the impact of artificial intelligence in sports. We’re looking for original work that explores how AI is shaping analytics, strategy, and decision-making across the sports industry.
This edition will highlight cutting-edge developments in AI, from optimizing player performance and team management to enhancing fan engagement and reimagining the future of the sports ecosystem.
Why Submit?
- Share your expertise with an audience of academics, professionals, and students passionate about the intersection of sports and technology.
- Contribute to the evolving dialogue on AI’s impact on the future of sports.
- Gain visibility through the Wharton School’s global platform.
Topics of Interest
Submissions may include but are not limited to:
- Predictive modeling for player and team performance.
- AI-driven strategies for game-day decision-making.
- Personalized fan experiences powered by AI.
- Ethical considerations in AI applications for sports.
- Novel applications of generative AI in sports data analysis.
Submission Details
- Deadline: October 31, 2025
- Eligibility: Open to students worldwide
Submissions will undergo a review process to ensure quality and relevance, following the Submission Guidelines. Selected articles will be published in the Wharton Sports Analytics Journal and shared with a diverse audience of sports and analytics professionals.
Join us in exploring how AI is shaping the game. Submit your work today!
Club Information
The Wharton Sports Analytics Journal Club is a vibrant group dedicated to dissecting the sports world from various angles. Primarily, we manage the undergraduate Wharton Sports Journal, reviewing submissions and providing expert, analytical feedback. We also engage in research to deepen our sports knowledge.
Weekly sports seminars every Friday keep us connected with the latest industry trends, and our Thursday meetings focus on analyzing key events in football, boxing, soccer, baseball, among others. Our involvement in major sports conferences ensures members stay ahead in the sports domain.
WSARJ goes beyond being a sports club; it’s a center for intellectual enrichment and professional growth. We guide members in academic courses, especially in data analytics at Wharton, and aid in career development and job opportunities, making WSARJ a comprehensive hub for those passionate about the diverse and dynamic world of sports.
Questions? Please reach out to whartonresearchjournal@wharton.upenn.edu.
Opportunities for Students: Want to explore additional analytics opportunities for students? Learn more here.