Former Red Sox Infielder Blames Failure on Team's Reliance on Analytics
Summary
Vaughn Grissom, a baseball player, said the Boston Red Sox did not believe in him because they relied too much on computer data. Since joining the Los Angeles Angels, Grissom says he has received more chances and support, though his performance has improved only slightly.Key Facts
- Vaughn Grissom is a 25-year-old infielder with a .255 career batting average.
- He has more than three times as many strikeouts as walks in his career.
- Grissom played two years with the Boston Red Sox but says they did not believe in him.
- He blames the Red Sox’s focus on analytics (computer data) for their lack of trust.
- Grissom now plays for the Los Angeles Angels, who have given him more opportunities.
- His performance with the Angels is better but still modest with a .707 OPS and 0.5 WAR this season.
- The Red Sox traded pitcher Chris Sale for Grissom, showing they wanted him to succeed.
- Critics say Grissom’s struggles may be due to his own play, not just team decisions.
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