Jason Giambi: Athletics Star Leaves Team Scrambling

Jason Giambi: Athletics Star Leaves Team Scrambling

Who was Jason Giambi on the Athletics? What did it mean when Jason Giambi left the Oakland a’s? Jasson Giambi, Athletics star player and power-hitter, was one of the big talents on the Oakland Athletics. The loss of Jason Giambi from the A’s is what causes Billy Beane to think outside the box and consider groundbreaking new options, like Sabermetrics. Jason Giambi’s Athletics career is over. But the A’s are just getting started.

The 2002 MLB Draft: The Oakland A’s Winning Strategy

The 2002 MLB Draft: The Oakland A’s Winning Strategy

What was the 2002 MLB Draft strategy for the Oakland Athletics when they first adopted the Sabermetrics principles? How did it work out on Draft Day? In order to shake up their organization, the Oakland Athletics had to go into the 2002 MLB draft with a sabermetrics-focused plan in mind. See how Billy Beane and the A’s approached Draft Day, and how this first Moneyball draft paid off.

The End of the Baseball Scout: How Data Took Over

The End of the Baseball Scout: How Data Took Over

What does a baseball scout do? And what do MLB scouts look for in a player? In Moneyball, Billy Beane argues that not even a baseball scout can answer that. Scouting is subjective, after all, and data is not. He continually butts heads with his baseball scout team, who argue that MLB scouts are seasoned professionals, and know what they’re doing. But for a cash-strapped team like the A’s, Bean can’t afford to have draft busts. Read about why Beane chose to rely less on scouting.