The FanGraphs Library is all about getting readers up to speed on the statistics and principles we use on the site. For some readers, it’s a place to verify the exact formula we use to determine a player’s replacement level runs in our WAR formula, but for others, it’s a place to learn the basics.

One of my goals with the Library over the last few months has been to make it easier for new readers to get up to speed if they aren’t familiar with sabermetrics. Part of that process has been making the specific statistical explanations a little more explicit, but I’ve also tried to put together a series of blog posts that walks the newcomer through some of the important building blocks of the discipline.

Today, we’re rolling out a “Getting Started” section in the Library that tries to solidify that second part of that approach. One of the most challenging parts of trying to learn something new is knowing where to start. The amount of information can be overwhelming and without any guidance, people often give up or get lost. This new page (visible as a tab at the top of every Library page), will help guide you.

Right now it features sections on why we care about sabermetrics, the first few stats you should learn, what we offer at FanGraphs, and some various concepts and terms we use often. Over time, we’ll add more sections. The page’s introduction also features direct links to those various sections if you want to skip around to the parts you think will be useful.

As always, drop any questions in the comments thread or find me on Twitter @NeilWeinberg44 if you’re looking for help.