Listen "The Lessons of Moneyball Are Not New"
Episode Synopsis
Having read the book Moneyball, by Michael Lewis, I recognized that the approach that the Oakland A's front office took to hitting in 2002 was virtually identical to the approach that we applied in Little League in 1967. Yet, it was rejected and ridiculed by the "common wisdom" of MLB at the time.
Why it did so remains a mystery, especially considering that a patient and deliberate approach to hitting was evident to us from the time we played organized baseball.
Music: "Field Grass" Sergei Pavkin
email: [email protected]
ps. I revised this podcast to correct a mistake that was identified by a loyal listener. In a total lapse of concentration, I incorrectly named "sacrifice" as a way to reach base. I made an edit to correct this "egregious" mistake.
Why it did so remains a mystery, especially considering that a patient and deliberate approach to hitting was evident to us from the time we played organized baseball.
Music: "Field Grass" Sergei Pavkin
email: [email protected]
ps. I revised this podcast to correct a mistake that was identified by a loyal listener. In a total lapse of concentration, I incorrectly named "sacrifice" as a way to reach base. I made an edit to correct this "egregious" mistake.
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