About Us
Founded in 2016, Michigan Baseball and Sabermetrics Club is the university’s first-ever organization dedicated to sabermetrics—the advanced study of baseball. The site features research articles, weekly staff power rankings, opinion pieces, and more.
Our M-SABR Staff:
Co-President – Zane Harding
Zane Harding is a sophomore applying to Organizational Studies but otherwise double-majoring in Economics and English. As Co-President, he runs the club alongside Max, overseeing the club’s branches, managing day-to-day operations of the club, and coordinating with the Michigan Sports Analytics Society on projects As a freshman, he was the club’s Director of Media Relations and ran its Twitter and Facebook pages, all while managing M-SABR’s website and acts as the group’s publisher. He is from Waterford, Michigan, and his favorite team is the Detroit Tigers (RIP).
How to contact Zane:
Email: zharding@umich.edu
Twitter: @ZaneAHarding
Co-President – Max Smith
Max Smith is a sophomore majoring in Industrial and Operations Engineering. As Co-President, he runs the club alongside Zane, overseeing the club’s branches, managing day-to-day operations of the club, and coordinating with the Michigan Sports Analytics Society on projects. As a freshman, he was Editor-in-Chief, working with the authors of M-SABR pieces to ensure high-quality writing and solid statistical reasoning and arguments. Living in Frankfurt, Germany, he officially holds the title of Europe’s, and now Michigan’s, biggest Washington Nationals fan.
How to Contact Max:
Email: rmaxsm@umich.edu
Twitter: @maxsmith_16
Special Projects Manager – Hunter Satterthwaite
Hunter Satterthwaite is a sophomore majoring in Data Science. He is the Special Projects Manager, coordinating with Michigan Sports Analytics Society MSAS), SABR, and others on larger projects for the club. He is from Jackson, Michigan and his favorite team is the Detroit Tigers. As a freshman, he was the club’s Vice President and assisted with the day-to-day operations of the club.
How to contact Hunter:
Email: hunsat@umich.edu
Twitter: @huntman234
Website and Content Director – Cam Cain
Cam Cain is a sophomore at the University of Michigan majoring in Statistics. As Website and Content Director, Cam leads the club’s Website and Content branch, ensuring the club has a steady flow of new content all while running the M-SABR website. He specializes in articles using OOTP simulations, as well as other analytical articles. Cam is from Salem, New Hampshire, and his favorite team is the Cincinnati Reds.
How to Contact Cam:
Email: camly@umich.edu
Twitter: @BAMitsCam75
Chief Financial Officer – Griffin Murphy
Griffin Murphy is a senior majoring in Economics and minoring in Business with a strong interest in social policy. As the club’s Chief Financial Officer, he is responsible for working with the University of Michigan and third-party organizations on fiscal matters, while also managing the club budget and securing funding. Griffin is from Fairfield, Connecticut, and he is a die-hard Boston Red Sox fan.
How to Contact Griffin:
Email: grimurph@umich.edu
Financial Officer – Matthew Kikkert
Matthew Kikkert is a sophomore at the University of Michigan pursuing a Business degree. He is an assistant Financial Officer for the club, working with Griffin Murphy on funding and spending matters, while he also writes articles analyzing front office decision-making in Major League Baseball. Originally from Grand Rapids, MI, Matthew’s favorite team is the Detroit Tigers.
How to Contact Matthew:
Email: mkikkert@umich.edu
Twitter: @mkikkert97
