The movie takes place in 2002, when the Oakland Athletics, led by Billy Beane, are struggling to compete with the big-market teams in Major League Baseball. With a limited budget, Beane and his scouting department are forced to think outside the box to assemble a competitive team. Enter Peter Brand, a young and unorthodox thinker who uses advanced statistical analysis to identify undervalued players who can contribute to the team's success.
The movie takes place in 2002, when the Oakland Athletics, led by Billy Beane, are struggling to compete with the big-market teams in Major League Baseball. With a limited budget, Beane and his scouting department are forced to think outside the box to assemble a competitive team. Enter Peter Brand, a young and unorthodox thinker who uses advanced statistical analysis to identify undervalued players who can contribute to the team's success.