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The Chimes
The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes
The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

Everything Eagles: Math professor, alumnus pitch in with Quality of Pitch metric

Before MLB relief pitcher Blake Treinen turned his career around and became an All-Star with the Oakland Athletics, his QOPA score, based on a formula devised by mathematics professor Jason Wilson and alumnus Jarvis Greiner, rated him on an elite level.
The Quality of Pitch database has brought a new perspective to the study of the national pastime.
Austin Green, Managing Editor • April 1, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Mar. 28, 2019). Associate professor of mathematics Jason Wilson never cared deeply for baseball. When I discussed the career achievements of some famous Major League Baseball pitchers with Wilson recently, he knew little about them without consulting...

L.A. Pro Sports Update 5/17

Ducks start Western Conference Finals while Dodgers rise in division standings and Angels stay afloat.
Austin Green, Managing Editor • May 18, 2017
Ducks start Western Conference Finals while Dodgers rise in division standings and Angels stay afloat.

L.A. Pro Sports Update

Clippers locked in tight playoff series with Jazz, Ducks advance to second round, Dodgers, Angels battle through rough starts to seasons.
Austin Green, Managing Editor • April 27, 2017
Clippers locked in tight playoff series with Jazz, Ducks advance to second round, Dodgers, Angels battle through rough starts to seasons.