Wharton Moneyball

The Wharton School

Sports is a game of numbers. Wharton experts Eric Bradlow, Shane Jensen, Cade Massey, and Adi Wyner team up to tackle the world of sports, from current events to longstanding issues such as: What sports streaks are the most impressive? How do you rank the best players? Can athletes be compared across sports? Moneyball explains how decision-makers in the game can avoid the common mistakes and embrace the data. Episodes are recorded at the Wharton School.

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Wednesday · 1 hr 14 min
The Signals That Matter After NFL Week 1
Tej Seth, data scientist, explains how to separate meaningful NFL Week 1 trends from the noise behind early results.
September 9 · 58 min
Is this NFL season more wide open than it appears?
Brian Burke, Sports Data Scientist at ESPN, and Kevin Cole, Data Scientist at PFF, examine pass-rush metrics, quarterback projections, and the NFL teams with the most upside.
September 2 · 1 hr 6 min
What Analytics Reveal About College Football's Top Teams
Bill Connelly, ESPN staff writer and creator of SP+, previews the college football season through playoff odds, schedule strength, roster stability, and conference depth.
August 26 · 1 hr 6 min
College Football's New Power Structure
Steven Godfrey, college football journalist and co-host of Yahoo's College Football Enquirer, examines NIL, eligibility, conference power, and the sport's evolving postseason.
August 19 · 1 hr 8 min
How Data Changed MLB Pitching
Adam Ottavino, former 15-year MLB reliever and current ESPN analyst, explains how data and technology transformed pitch design, scouting, and in-game strategy.
August 12 · 1 hr 9 min
The NFL's Biggest 2026 Questions
Aaron Schatz, National NFL Analyst at ESPN and Chief Analytics Officer at FTN Fantasy, breaks down 2026 NFL projections, the teams poised to rise, and the factors that shape a season forecast.
August 5 · 1 hr 2 min
Why Pitch Counts Are Failing Baseball
Travis Sawchik, baseball analytics writer and author, explains why pitch counts miss the full picture of pitcher workload and fatigue.
July 29 · 1 hr 2 min
Can the Sixers’ New Superteam Work?
Dean Oliver analyzes Philadelphia’s star-heavy roster, player fit, chemistry, defense, and championship potential.
July 22 · 1 hr
How Constraints Shape Creativity and Athletic Development
Author David Epstein discusses creativity, performance, and the value of broad athletic development.
July 15 · 1 hr 1 min
Breaking Down Randomness, Win Probability, and Competitive Balance Across Sports
Eric Eager explores randomness, competitive balance, and what sports analytics reveals about winning.
July 8 · 57 min
Rethinking How We Measure Soccer Performance
Jonathan Pipping explains how XG+ captures the scoring opportunities traditional soccer analytics can miss.
July 1 · 1 hr 7 min
Breaking Down the World Cup with Soccer Analytics Insights
Analytics leader from a Major League Soccer club examines the expanded World Cup format, standout teams, tournament surprises, and how data shapes soccer decision-making.
June 17 · 50 min
What Unexpected Champions Teach Us About Sports
Leading sports data journalist explores how analytics, team chemistry, and randomness shaped recent championship runs and major international tournaments.
June 10 · 1 hr 2 min
Breaking Down the Biggest World Cup Ever
Leading soccer analyst discusses World Cup contenders, U.S. national team expectations, and the growing impact of analytics on the global game.
June 3 · 1 hr 3 min
Measuring Skill, Luck, and Competitive Balance in Sports
Leading investment executive and sports analytics researcher discusses how statistical models can separate skill, luck, and competitive depth across major sports leagues.
May 27 · 1 hr
How Baseball Analytics Is Reshaping Hall of Fame Conversations
Leading baseball analyst discusses MLB season storylines, Hall of Fame evaluation, WAR metrics, and the evolving role of pitching analytics.
May 20 · 1 hr 3 min
Breaking Down NBA Playoff Matchups Through Advanced Analytics
Former ESPN analytics expert discusses Victor Wembanyama’s historic playoff impact, NBA roster construction, and the evolving role of analytics in basketball decision-making.
May 13 · 1 hr 2 min
How Advanced Analytics Are Changing Professional Hockey
Leading hockey analytics expert discusses NHL playoff trends, player evaluation, tracking data, and how teams are using advanced models to gain a competitive edge.
May 6 · 1 hr 8 min
Balancing Performance and Prediction in Modern Golf Rankings
Columbia Business School professor discusses the evolution of golf analytics, rankings, and decision-making in the sport.
April 29 · 1 hr 8 min
Behavioral Biases and Data Models Shape NFL Draft Strategy
Two experts examine how behavioral economics and data-driven models influence NFL draft decision-making and strategy.

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