Big Plus For Females

You can make your own uncontrolled study of the math-sports connection in the comfort of your own home. Take a girl of malleable age and try starting a conversation with, "So how many do you think Mark McGwire will hit next year?" or "How 'bout that Jackie Joyrier-Kersee?" If the subject responds, "Oh, gross," it's late in the game and your work is cut out for you. But if you persist, you could end up with a rocket scientist. Or maybe a pretty good shortstop.