Earl Weaver Played Moneyball before Moneyball | Baseball Bits
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Earl Weaver was a hothead, known for his Earl Weaver ejections, but his Earl Weaver Orioles were the best team in baseball for a decade. He used Earl Weaver strategy that emphasized the same things as the Oakland As Billy Beane. GM Billy Beane became famous for Michael Lewis Moneyball As, which was based on, among other things, the teachings of Bill James. He should also be flattered to be played by the star of Moneyball Brad Pitt. Earl Weaver also played Moneyball with the Baltimore Orioles, even winning a Baltimore Orioles World Series 1970.share
Some key Moneyball players included Don Buford, Paul Blair, Brooks Robison, and Mark Belanger on the Orioles, as well as Scott Hatteberg (played by Chris Pratt in the Moneyball movie) on the Oakland Athletics.
In this episode of Baseball Bits, a Foolish Baseball production, I analyze some baseball strategy, getting on base, a nod to the Moneyball he gets on base scene, and MLB managers. I hope you all enjoy the video!