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Moneyball : the art of winning an unfair game / Michael Lewis

This account examines how the Oakland Athletics utilised statistical analysis to build a competitive baseball team on a limited budget. It details the shift towards data-driven strategies to challenge traditional scouting methods within the sport.

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