Liverpool owner Henry a genius, says baseball stats guru James

Bill James, doyen of baseball statistical analysis, paid tribute to Liverpool FC owner John Henry at the Web Summit, identifying Henry’s statistical acumen as being key to his success, writes Michae Moynihan
Liverpool owner Henry a genius, says baseball stats guru James

Henry also co-owns the Boston Red Sox, where he and then-manager Theo Epstein hired James as a consultant.

“Theo and John spoke to me,” said James at the Web Summit.

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