Episode 100: Which Stats Matter for Fantasy with Josh Hermsmeyer
Josh Hermsmeyer is an accomplished data scientist who developed the industry-leading Air Yards Buy Low Model (available exclusively on EstablishTheRun again this season) and writes for ESPN's 538. He sits down with Adam Levitan to discuss his model, using data in fantasy and which stats actually matter.
Editor's Note: Josh's Air Yards Buy Low Model is part of our In-Season Package. That also includes Silva's Matchups, all of Levitan's DFS content, Thorman's rankings and tons more. Head to www.EstablishTheRun.com for details.
TIMESTAMPS: Establishing the Buy Low Model (2:04 ) | Critiquing the models performance (7:20) | Does the data need context? (12:39) | Buy Low for QBs & RBs? (15:28) | Working with small sample sizes (20:45) | Stats that actually matter (23:44) | The evolution of NFL analytics (28:40) | Tips on getting into analytics (31:06 ) | Listener Questions (33:22) |
SHOW LINKS
How the Buy Low Model Works: https://establishtherun.com/hermsmeyer-how-the-buy-low-model-works/
Hermsmeyer: Which Stats Matter for WRs: https://establishtherun.com/hermsmeyer-what-metrics-matter-for-fantasy-wrs/
Silva’s Top 150: https://establishtherun.com/evan-silvas-top-150-2020/
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Silva’s Sleepers and Undervalued: https://establishtherun.com/2020-sleepers-and-undervalued/
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