Research Notes

Research Notes connect cutting-edge research with practical insights in sports analytics, in real-time.
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Introducing xCTRL: A Probabilistic Approach to Pitch Location Accuracy

Authors: 

Ryan S. Brill, Ph.D., Wharton Sports Analytics and Business Initiative Research Team
Matt Ludwig
Abraham J. Wyner, Faculty Co-Director, Wharton Sports Analytics and Business Initiative
Published: June 10, 2025
Research focus: Baseball

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The Hall of Fame Cut in Major League Baseball

Author: Shane T. Jensen, Professor of Statistics and Data Science, The Wharton School
Published: January 22, 2025
Research focus: Baseball

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Optimal Substitution Time

Authors:
Kaishu Mason, WG’25
Paul Sabin, Senior Sports Analytics Fellow, Wharton Sports Analytics and Business Initiative
Published: October 31, 2024
Research focus: Soccer; World Cup

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Fourth Down Conversion Frequencies Are Higher Than You Think

Authors:
Ryan S. Brill, Ph.D. Candidate, Wharton Sports Analytics and Business Initiative Research Team
Abraham J. Wyner, Faculty Co-Director, Wharton Sports Analytics and Business Initiative
Published: September 20, 2024
Research focus: Football

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Who has the Biggest Home-Field Advantage?
It’s Not Who You Think.

Author: Paul Sabin, Senior Sports Analytics Fellow, Wharton Sports Analytics and Business Initiative
Published: July 9, 2024
Research focus: College football; Football

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Wharton Sports Analytics Journal

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. Read the Latest Issue Here >>

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Sports Analytics Research Lab

The Sports Analytics Research Lab provides an academic research experience for University of Pennsylvania students, open to rising sophomores, juniors, seniors, and graduate students. Learn More Here >

To explore research opportunities with us, please reach out to Executive Director, Michelle Young.