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Charles Benfer

Data Scientist, Statistician, Educator

Predicting PGA Tour Outcomes with XGBoost and Monte Carlo Simulation

Building a Full-Stack Golf Prediction System with 91 Features, Rolling Form Signals, and Live Betting Integration
By Charles Benfer
Posted on March 2, 2026

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Predicting MLB Salary Arbitration Awards with Machine Learning

Building Experience-Level Specific Models for Baseball's Most Complex Salary System
By Charles Benfer
Posted on January 12, 2026

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Building a Comps-Based Free Agent Evaluation System for Baseball

Production-Ready Player Similarity Engine for Contract Analysis
By Charles Benfer
Posted on December 19, 2025

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Building an XGBoost Win Probability Calculator for Baseball

Creating a Foundational Metric for Advanced Baseball Analytics
By Charles Benfer
Posted on September 6, 2025

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Predicting Pitcher Injuries with Bayesian Survival Analysis

A Deep Dive into Model Development and the Quest for Better Features
By Charles Benfer
Posted on September 2, 2025

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