Moneyball by Michael M. Lewis
This book tells the story of a baseball team manager who uses statistical analysis to assemble a competitive team on a tight budget. Despite facing criticism and skepticism, his unconventional methods prove successful, challenging traditional ideas about the value of players and the nature of the game. The book highlights the importance of data-driven decision making in sports, and its potential to disrupt established norms and practices.
The 2614th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 2003
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Pages
- 288-320
- Words
- 122,000
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- 42nd on The 100 best books of the 21st century (The Guardian)
- 46th on The Greatest Books of All Time (Reader's Digest)
- 100 Books to Read in a Lifetime (Amazon.com (USA))