Rating: 4.00 (1 ratings)
First published 2003
The Oakland A’s, a cash-strapped MLB team, face an uphill battle against wealthier rivals. But visionary general manager Billy Beane pioneers an unconventional strategy to uncover hidden insights and even the odds. A story of scrappy innovation triumphing over tradition. At its core, Moneyball is an underdog tale of seeking an advantage against the odds.
Genres: business, economics, sports, non-fiction
Vibes: fast-paced, inspiring, thought-provoking
Tropes: against-the-odds, underdog
Setting: United States
336 pages · Paperback · W. W. Norton & Company