Who's the GOAT? Using math to crown the champion

"Who is the GOAT, the greatest women's tennis player ever? This volume considers four great women's champions: Martina Navratilova, the Czech-born star whose style revolutionized the game; the Williams sisters, Venus and Serena, who bring both power and grace to women's tennis; and Maria Sharapova, born in Russia, whose beauty and sustained excellence have made her a worldwide icon. This book uses math and statistics to crown the champion"--Provided by publisher.

"Hockey has long been one of most prominent sports in North America. Since its rise in popularity in the twentieth century, many have asked: who is the greatest hockey player of all time? From National Hockey League legends like Wayne Gretzky to modern-day stars like Sidney Crosby, Alexander Ovechkin, and Connor McDavid, many players have written their name into the record books. Whether by goals scored or championships won, each has made their case on the ice. In this [book] . . . the argument is made using math and statistical analysis to answer the age-old questions of greatness"--Amazon.

"To investigate the question of who is soccer's GOAT, fans can turn to facts and figures. The number of goals scored is an important statistic. But is it the only one that is important when evaluating a player's career? What about a player's longevity--how many games and minutes he played? What is their strike rate or goals per game? . . . How did the player perform when the stage was the biggest and the pressure was the highest? While the numbers might not reveal a clear cut winner, they may help fans reach their own conclusions about which soccer player has earned the title of the GOAT"--Provided by publisher.

Presents statistical analysis on who is the best quarterback to ever play from Tom Brady, Drew Brees, Aaron Rodgers, and Joe Montana.

Football has taken the place of baseball as America's national pastime, and that has prompted many fans and viewers to ask: who is the best to ever play? This discussion almost always leads to quarterbacks, and among that select group, Tom Brady, Drew Brees, Aaron Rodgers, and Joe Montana stand above the rest. Using statistical analysis by presenting and explaining how stats are accumulated and calculated, this book combines core math skills with the fast-moving world of sports to contextualize today's superstars among the all-time greats.

Using statistics and math calculations, this instructional and entertaining volume explores the extraordinary achievements of Michael Jordan, LeBron James, Stephen Curry, and Kevin Durant, putting their careers in context with other NBA legends. Along the way, each of these calculations is explained and discussed, bringing the worlds of sports and math together. In addition to a biographical look at their careers, these four players are compared head-to-head using statistical analysis. This gives readers a chance to "do the math" to determine who really is the greatest player of all time.