Ticket Stub: 2002 Oakland A's (4) vs. Baltimore Orioles (6) - May 21 @ Network Associates Coliseum in Oakland. Geronimo Gil went 2-6 with a home run and Jerry Hairston, Jr. went 3-5 to help secure the victory for Baltimore. Jeremy Giambi and Jermaine Dye both went deep for the Athletics in this "Moneyball" season which the movie starring Brad Pitt and Jonah Hill depicted.
Measures about 4.5" x 2" and is Ungraded. Selling as is - see photos for condition as there may be some wear and creases! Will ship in a plastic top loader.
The Birth of Moneyball: How Data Changed Baseball Forever
The 2002 season was a pivotal moment in baseball history, marked by the Oakland Athletics' successful use of data analytics to build a competitive team on a shoestring budget. General Manager Billy Beane and his assistant GM, Paul DePodesta, focused on stats like On-Base Percentage (OBP) and Slugging Percentage (SLG) that were undervalued by traditional scouting. This approach led to the signing of players like Scott Hatteberg and Chad Bradford, who significantly contributed to the team's success. The season's outcome, a 20-game winning streak and a playoff berth, showcased the power of data-driven decision-making in sports. The story of the Oakland Athletics and the concept of "Moneyball" has been widely discussed and analyzed, influencing how teams evaluate player talent and build rosters in the future.