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Data staff as a percent of total headcount relative to league average for the three best teams in each league (2023-2025).

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Data staff as a percent of total headcount relative to league average for the three best teams in each league (2023-2025). — Figure 4. Data staff as a percent of total headcount relative to league average for the three best teams in each league (2023-2025). Source: Revelio Labs, October 2026

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