Billy Beane

1962

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Biography

Billy Beane is a former American professional baseball player and current front office executive. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) as an outfielder for the New York Mets, Minnesota Twins, Detroit Tigers, and Oakland Athletics. Beane gained widespread recognition for his innovative approach to evaluating and building a competitive baseball team on a limited budget. His use of statistical analysis and data-driven decision-making, as depicted in the book 'Moneyball' by Michael Lewis, revolutionized the way baseball teams are built and managed.