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(Statistician) Bill James is an American baseball writer, historian, and statistician known for his influential work in the field. Since 1977, he has authored over two dozen books on baseball history and statistics, pioneering the sabermetrics approach. His analytical method, named after the Society for American Baseball Research (SABR), employs statistical data to understand the dynamics of baseball games. James was recognized in the Time 100 list in 2006 for his global influence. He served as a senior advisor on Baseball Operations for the Boston Red Sox for 17 years, contributing to the team's success in winning four World Series championships.
