OT-Minor League Ball Education Survey
by laxtonto on May 25, 2010 6:53 PM EDT
Email
Print
I started a similar poll on Lone Star Ball earlier today after a debate about if that site is infiltrated with lawyers during one of the many bankruptcy threads and I figured it might be interesting to get a larger cross section of the SBN users. I have a belief that because of the nature of the Internet and the general time frame that most people post that there will be a very larger difference between MLB users and the rest of the normal population
Please pick the highest educational level you have completed and feel free in the comments to discuss the type of degree you maybe currently pursing and if you are so inclined your educational background. I am curious on how this compares to LSB and the population as a whole.
51 comments
|
0 recs |
Do you like this story?
Comments
Bachelors in Decision Science (Applied Statistics)
2/3 the way through a masters in Decision Technology (Applied Statistics + IT) and am considering to start a Ph. D when I finish.
JD’s like, "you want some fucking pitching? Here’s all the pitching you can stand. Now choke on it, bitches!"- RCCook
how do you like applied stats?
i’m thinking of majoring in applied math, i’d like to hear how others have liked it
Adoptive parent of Kyle Nicholson
depends on where you go
and how the program is structured. Mine is very business heavy with more work in understanding application of rather than the straight mathematics side. It depends if you are an operations, QC, Business Analytics or modeling guy. Each aver there own specific areas of focus and depending on your program it depends on what you should shoot for.
If you want you can email me a
laxtonto@hotmail.com and I can send yo different stuff and answer any questions you have.
JD’s like, "you want some fucking pitching? Here’s all the pitching you can stand. Now choke on it, bitches!"- RCCook
Associates
In Constructional Science/Management from Southern Mississippi, and a PHD from OTJ
"The key to winning baseball games is pitching, fundamentals, and three run homers."
Currently in school
I am currently in college working on a B.S. in Biology and a B.A. in English. I am hoping to go onto med school after completion.
Baseball makes the world go 'round, or at least in my world it does.
Junior In High School.
My Guys: Gillies, Pacheco, Drabek, Verlander, Ozuna, A Salcedo, S Rodriguez, and others.
high school senior
going to major in Econ / PoliSci and probably (you never know for sure) get a masters or J.D.
As a rule
MAs in those fields aren’t incredibly valuable; there are MAs in subjects like IR or public administration that are of varying levels of use, but many top schools don’t even offer terminal MAs in polysci or econ. You just have to be deranged and go straight for the PhD (like I am in political science)
TheSouthWing.com - A Magazine of essays, prose and poems
by OldProspects on May 25, 2010 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions
+1
I have my Master of Science in Economics. OP is right in that many MA dont offer terminal Master of Art Degrees. Personally I love economics, and if you get past the macro part (not the biggest fan) the statistics, econometrics, time series, and microeconomic applications are pretty cool.
by ChalupaCabrera on May 26, 2010 12:09 AM EDT up reply actions
I'm going to need it
Coming from History, I know nothing about any of the social sciences – or even what they are. How I fell into this was basically a freak accident
TheSouthWing.com - A Magazine of essays, prose and poems
by OldProspects on May 26, 2010 6:17 PM EDT up reply actions
in grad school
B.A., History, University of Illinois at Chicago
working on:
M.S., Information Studies, University of Texas at Austin
You and Me Both, Brotha.
My Guys: Gillies, Pacheco, Drabek, Verlander, Ozuna, A Salcedo, S Rodriguez, and others.
for what its worth
I in no way correlate amount/type of education one attains to the value a poster may add and their ability to add useful insight for the MiLB Community within the minor league universe. In fact, Sethy, I believe Journalism would be a major plus in this universe. So if anything u got a leg up brother! For example, an amazing PhD statistician is pretty much useless if he cannot communicate in real and understandable terms what conclusions and applications he can draw from his work to others with different educational backgrounds.
by ChalupaCabrera on May 26, 2010 2:01 PM EDT up reply actions
interesting that you mention this
This is basically what I’m working towards, except with technology rather than numbers.
Brothers in underemployment arms
BA in communications, was going for a double major in political science as well. Hey, at least I’m in the media… barely.
"That is like saying my ‘upside’ is Brad Pitts face, with Einstein’s brain, and Ron Jeremy’s unit. It is nice to dream, but that ceiling isn’t going to happen." (King Billy Royal)
BS in Biomedical Science
Currently two years away from having an MD. Really still a bit unsure of what I plan on specializing in but that’s what 3rd and 4th year is for anyway.
your host
BA: History and Philosophy, Northwest Missouri State
MA: European History, University of Kansas
Four years of doctoral study, ABD, University of Kansas
Basically none of my degrees did me any good job wise, except teaching me how to write, read quickly, and absorb information at a rapid pace.
Valuable skill
President, Vice President and Secretary of the Casey Crosby Fanclub.
Assist. Editor, Minor League Division, Bless You Boys
by David Tokarz on May 26, 2010 2:46 AM EDT up reply actions
B.A in Sociology
as of earlier this month. It’s probably not an impressive degree.
sociology
If nothing else, the people in your general field write some of the best books for on-the-bus reading. :)
to each their own
I know a number of people who really enjoy the work of Malcolm Gladwell. One of the more enjoyable recent reads for me was The Paradox of Choice, by sociologist Barry Schwartz. The science of real life. Good stuff.
Isn't Malcolm Gladwell more of a journalist than sociologist?
TheSouthWing.com - A Magazine of essays, prose and poems
by OldProspects on May 26, 2010 6:18 PM EDT up reply actions
depends on your perspective
I’d personally say that he’s both. I’m not picky about letting somebody wear multiple hats. He doesn’t have to be an academic to qualify.
MechE
Just graduated from Northeastern with my BS in Mechanical Engineering.
I’ll be starting at Tufts in the fall for my MS in the same field.
Me
I have my Bachelors of Science in Accountancy from the University of Illinois and my MBA from Loyola University in Chicago. I also have my CPA, CIA, CFE, CISA and CISSP designations.
Of course, none of this means jack squat when it comes to discussing prospects.
masters
in PE one semester deep into my Phd for Sports Management
wrapping up a Ph.D. in English
job prospects are looking stellar
Masters
I have a BA in Sociology, Master’s in Urban Planning (focus on Community Development).
by cookiedabookie on May 26, 2010 10:03 AM EDT reply actions
currently an undergrad
working on my B.S. in applied mathematics
"I generally avoid temptation unless I can't resist it" ~ Mae West
Masters in Broadcast Journalism
Majored in English in college, and went on to Syracuse for grad school. Looking to break into minor leagues in Md./Va./NC/SC for a play-by-play gig.
Comments For This Post Are Closed
Secondary Sidebar
User Tools
FanPosts
Community blog posts and discussion.
Recommended FanPosts
Recent FanPosts
