Moneyball is a book by Michael Lewis that tells the story of how Billy Beane, general manager of the Oakland Athletics, turned to statistics and analysis to build one of baseball’s most successful teams on a limited budget.
For who is this book for ?
This book is for people who love sports and want to know more about how analytics can be used to build a winning team. It also provides insight into the business world and how data can be used to make smart decisions.
Pros :
- Moneyball is a well-written, interesting book that chronicles the history of baseball’s most successful low-budget team.
- It provides insight into the strategies and thought processes used by Billy Beane and his staff in order to compete with richer teams.
- The story is entertaining and informative, even for people who are not fans of baseball.
Cons :
- The book can be dense at times
- It’s not always easy to follow the discussion of baseball statistics
- Some readers may find the attention to detail dull
Learn more about the author
Michael Lewis is a former Wall Street journalist and now bestselling author. He has written several books, including Liar’s Poker, The Blind Side and Flash Boys.
Reader Reviews
“Moneyball is a fantastic book. It has everything from exciting baseball action to fascinating financial analysis. Michael Lewis does an amazing job of telling Billy Beane’s story and making it interesting for everyone, not just sports fans.”
“This is a great book. Lewis does an excellent job of telling the story of how Billy Beane and the Oakland Athletics used statistics to build a successful team, despite having a limited budget.”
“Moneyball is a fantastic read for anyone interested in either baseball or business. It provides great insight into the way Billy Beane and Peter Brand (the two primary characters) think about analyzing baseball players, as well as how they apply this analysis to building a competitive team on a limited budget.”
” Moneyball is a fantastic book about business, economics, and sports. It’s well written and easy to read. I recommend it to anyone interested in any of those topics.”