Moneyball
Definition
A data-driven philosophy in baseball management that prioritizes statistical analysis (sabermetrics) to identify undervalued players and optimize team performance, often defying conventional scouting wisdom.
The 2003 nonfiction book by Michael Lewis chronicling the Oakland Athletics' use of advanced analytics to compete with big-budget teams.
The 2011 film adaptation directed by Bennett Miller, starring Brad Pitt as Athletics GM Billy Beane, which popularized the term beyond sports.
Examples
The old-school scouts dismissed the scrawny outfielder, but the Moneyball stats showed he was a home run bargain.
After going full Moneyball on our office fantasy league, I traded charisma for a .320 hitter and crushed the competition.
Moneyball taught me life's not fair, but spreadsheets can make it slightly less painful – pass the Excel.
Watching Moneyball again, I realized Billy Beane's genius was just adult recess with better math.
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