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
Katherine Comer, W’26
University of Pennsylvania Student
Editor-in-Chief
Wharton Sports Analytics Journal
2024-2025 Advisory Board
Nicole Zhao, SEAS’25
Dylan Perlstein, W’26
Adi Wyner
Faculty Co-Director
Wharton Sports Analytics and Business Initiative
Faculty Advisor
Wharton Sports Analytics Journal
Important Dates
Interested in having your work featured in an upcoming edition?
We are looking for excellent and thought-provoking student research papers exploring sports data and AI and analytics topics from students of all disciplines and programs.
We currently accept submissions on a rolling basis and do not accept paper submissions. To be considered, please submit your research using the form below.
2024-2025 Editorial Board Members
Katherine Comer, W’26, Editor-in-Chief
Nicole Zhao, SEAS’25
Dylan Perlstein, W’26
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.