Hot and cold streaks are inescapable in any baseball broadcast (or basketball, or perhaps any other sport for that matter.) When a player significantly over (or under) performs for a sustained period of time, it catches our attention. The announcer deems them “hot,” or “on fire.”
Does Batting Have a "Hot Hand" Effect?
Does Batting Have a "Hot Hand" Effect?
Does Batting Have a "Hot Hand" Effect?
Hot and cold streaks are inescapable in any baseball broadcast (or basketball, or perhaps any other sport for that matter.) When a player significantly over (or under) performs for a sustained period of time, it catches our attention. The announcer deems them “hot,” or “on fire.”