2002
Frustrated by financial limitations, Oakland A's GM Billy Beane, with Peter Brand, revolutionizes baseball using sabermetrics to scout undervalued players, facing strong internal opposition. Despite initial struggles and clashes with his manager, Billy's controversial trades and unwavering commitment lead the A's to an unprecedented 20-game winning streak, capped by a dramatic walk-off home run. Though the A's lose in the playoffs, Billy's innovative methods attract widespread attention, including a record-breaking offer from the Boston Red Sox. Billy declines the Red Sox offer, choosing to remain with the A's, having forever changed how baseball teams are constructed.
Save the Cat beat sheet
Moneyball follows Oakland A’s GM Billy Beane as he overturns traditional baseball scouting with data analytics.
Open full beat sheetBilly Beane is listed as General Manager of the Oakland A's. Former failed baseball prospect turned pragmatic, unconventional GM. In the parsed data, Billy Beane is connected to 90 scenes, 58 dialogue lines, 58 text mentions, first appearing around scene 3.
90 scenes / 58 dialogue linesPeter Brand is listed as Assistant General Manager. Young Yale economics graduate with a scientific, statistical approach to baseball. In the parsed data, Peter Brand is connected to 38 scenes, 28 dialogue lines, 28 text mentions, first appearing around scene 15.
38 scenes / 28 dialogue linesArt Howe is listed as Manager of the Oakland A's. Traditionalist manager who clashes with Billy's methods. In the parsed data, Art Howe is connected to 18 scenes, 16 dialogue lines, 16 text mentions, first appearing around scene 31.
18 scenes / 16 dialogue linesScott Hatteberg is listed as First Baseman. Former catcher with nerve damage, recruited for his high on-base percentage. In the parsed data, Scott Hatteberg is connected to 14 scenes, 4 dialogue lines, 4 text mentions, first appearing around scene 85.
14 scenes / 4 dialogue linesDavid Justice is listed as Outfielder. Veteran player recruited to provide leadership and on-base value. In the parsed data, David Justice is connected to 10 scenes, 2 dialogue lines, 2 text mentions, first appearing around scene 64.
10 scenes / 2 dialogue linesCasey Beane is listed as Billy's daughter. Pre-teen indie-rock girl. In the parsed data, Casey Beane is connected to 7 scenes, 4 dialogue lines, 4 text mentions, first appearing around scene 70.
7 scenes / 4 dialogue linesTara is listed as Billy's companion. Supportive figure in Billy's life. In the parsed data, Tara is connected to 6 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 4.
6 scenes / 1 dialogue linesGrady Fuson is listed as Head Scout. Traditionalist scout who relies on 'gut feeling' and physical appearance. In the parsed data, Grady Fuson is connected to 5 scenes, 2 dialogue lines, 2 text mentions, first appearing around scene 42.
5 scenes / 2 dialogue linesSteve Schott is listed as Owner of the Oakland A's. Successful home builder and budget-conscious team owner. In the parsed data, Steve Schott is connected to 4 scenes, 2 dialogue lines, 2 text mentions, first appearing around scene 9.
4 scenes / 2 dialogue linesScott Boras is listed as Sports Agent. High-profile agent representing Johnny Damon. In the parsed data, Scott Boras is connected to 3 scenes, first appearing around scene 5.
3 scenes / 0 dialogue linesMark Shapiro is listed as General Manager of the Cleveland Indians. Billy's counterpart in Cleveland. In the parsed data, Mark Shapiro is connected to 2 scenes, 2 dialogue lines, 2 text mentions, first appearing around scene 119.
2 scenes / 2 dialogue linesArn Tellem is listed as Sports Agent. Agent representing Jason Giambi. In the parsed data, Arn Tellem is connected to 1 scene, first appearing around scene 8.
1 scenes / 0 dialogue linesSecurity guards watch a game on TV in a deserted locker room.
Billy sits alone in the stadium listening to a radio broadcast of the game.
Billy BeaneBilly encounters a security guard while leaving the stadium.
Billy BeaneBilly talks to Tara on the phone while sitting in his car.
Billy Beane, TaraBilly and Tara check in for their flight while Billy negotiates on the phone.
Billy Beane, Tara, Scott BorasBilly attends a Bar Mitzvah.
Billy BeaneBilly confronts Arn Tellem about Giambi's contract.
Billy Beane, Arn TellemBilly argues with Steve Schott about the team's budget.
Billy Beane, Steve SchottBilly calls Scott Boras while driving.
Billy Beane, Scott BorasBilly returns home and talks to Tara and Boras.
Billy Beane, Tara, Scott BorasBilly challenges his scouts on their traditional methods of replacing lost players, introducing the idea of Bill James and rethinking how to build a team.
Billy Beane, Grady Fuson, Art Howe, Scott Hatteberg, David JusticeFlashback to 1980 where scouts watch a young Billy Beane play.
Billy BeaneBilly meets with Mark Shapiro to discuss trades.
Billy Beane, Mark Shapiro, Peter BrandBilly meets with his scouting department to discuss replacements for lost players.
Billy Beane, Grady FusonBilly meets Peter Brand for the first time.
Billy Beane, Peter BrandBilly and Peter discuss baseball philosophy.
Billy Beane, Peter BrandBilly reflects on his career.
Billy BeaneBilly calls Peter to hire him.
Billy Beane, Peter BrandBilly and Peter begin working on their new strategy.
Billy Beane, Peter BrandPeter sets up a war room with computers and data.
Peter BrandPeter delivers data to Billy.
Billy Beane, Peter BrandBilly is seen pacing in his office from the outside.
Billy BeaneBilly and Peter walk through a corridor.
Billy Beane, Peter BrandBilly confronts Art Howe about his contract.
Billy Beane, Peter Brand, Art HoweBilly presents his new strategy to the scouts.
Billy Beane, Peter Brand, Art Howe, Scott Hatteberg, Grady Fuson, David JusticeBilly calls Scott Hatteberg.
Billy Beane, Scott HattebergBilly and Washington recruit Hatteberg.
Billy Beane, Scott HattebergBilly Beane grounds out while playing for the minor league Tidewater team.
Billy BeaneBilly visits his ex-wife's house.
Billy BeaneBilly pops up lamely to the pitcher and shows frustration.
Billy BeaneBilly talks with his ex-wife and her husband.
Billy Beane, Casey BeaneBilly, playing for the Minnesota Twins, throws his helmet in the dugout.
Billy BeaneBilly buys Casey a guitar.
Billy Beane, Casey BeaneBilly throws a water cooler in the dugout.
Billy BeaneFlashback to Billy's failed baseball career.
Billy BeaneBilly strikes out while playing for the Minnesota Twins.
Billy BeaneBilly heaves a bat rack across the field.
Billy BeaneBilly breaks his bat after a called third strike and is tossed from the game.
Billy BeaneFlashback to Billy's minor league career.
Billy BeaneBilly and Peter discuss Hatteberg and Kevin Youkilis.
Billy Beane, Peter Brand, Grady FusonFlashback to Billy's minor league career.
Billy BeaneBilly and Grady argue about the use of statistics in baseball.
Billy Beane, Art Howe, Grady FusonBilly gives an interview during spring training.
Billy BeaneMike Magnante puts on knee braces while Hatteberg watches.
Scott HattebergBilly and Peter observe players during spring training.
Billy Beane, Peter Brand, Art Howe, Scott Hatteberg, David JusticeBilly, Art, and Washington discuss Hatteberg's position.
Billy Beane, Art HoweOpening day preparations and player arrivals.
Scott HattebergBilly and Peter visit the locker room before the game.
Billy Beane, Peter Brand, David JusticeAnnouncers discuss the A's lineup.
Billy greets VIPs and Little League players.
Billy BeaneTara and Elizabeth Hatteberg meet.
TaraArt Howe talks to a journalist about his contract.
Art HoweNational Anthem and game start.
Art HoweBilly tells Peter he doesn't watch games.
Billy Beane, Peter BrandBilly watches the game on TV.
Billy BeaneArchival footage of a pop-up.
Billy checks his blackberry.
Billy BeaneBilly bench presses.
Billy BeaneArchival footage of a double play.
Billy destroys his blackberry.
Billy BeaneBilly and Art argue about team management.
Billy Beane, Art HoweBilly tells Peter to go on the road with the team.
Billy Beane, Peter BrandJeremy Giambi drinks on the plane.
David Justice and Peter discuss the team's performance and Billy's management style while flying.
Peter Brand, David JusticeBilly watches news about the A's poor performance while working out.
Billy BeaneBilly drives while listening to radio reports about the team's losing streak.
Billy BeaneBilly meets his daughter Casey at the airport.
Billy Beane, Casey BeaneBilly and Peter discuss the sample size of their current performance.
Billy Beane, Peter BrandBilly watches David Justice ground into a double play on TV.
Billy Beane, David JusticeBilly and Casey have a conversation about life and school while eating ice cream.
Billy Beane, Casey BeaneBilly and Peter discuss statistical theory.
Billy Beane, Peter BrandArt Howe makes a pitching change during a game.
Art HoweBilly says goodbye to Casey and reacts to a game update.
Billy Beane, Casey BeaneBilly runs while listening to game updates.
Billy BeaneBilly and Peter meet with Steve Schott to defend their strategy.
Billy Beane, Peter Brand, Steve SchottBilly confronts Art Howe about the lineup.
Billy Beane, Art HoweBilly and Art have a tense confrontation after a loss.
Billy Beane, Art HoweBilly confronts Jeremy Giambi about his attitude after a loss.
Billy BeaneBilly and Peter discuss player stats over the phone.
Billy Beane, Peter BrandFlashback to 1989: Billy and his wife discuss his failing baseball career.
Billy BeaneIn which case I'm a 44 year old guy with a high-school diploma and a daughter who I'd like to be able to put through college one day. You're 25 years old with a degree from Yale and a pretty impressive apprenticeship. I don't think we're asking the right question. I think the question we're supposed to be asking now is, do you believe in what we're doing or not? It's a problem that you think we need to explain ourselves. Don't... to anyone. I'm going to see this through, for better or for worse. Just tell me, do you project we'll win more games with Peña or Hatteberg on first?
Hey, listen up fellas... bring it up real quick. We got some older guys on this team, we got some younger guys on this team. What we got right now is a chance for everyone to make history.
So, um, Carlos, you've been traded to the Tigers. This is the number of Jay Palmer, their travel secretary. He's expecting your call. He'll help you arrange travel to Detroit.
You got a kid in there with a Yale economics degree and a scout out here with 29 years baseball experience and you're listening to the wrong one.
Pena's not just the best first baseman on the roster, he's the only first baseman on the roster and the most valuable member on this team.
Billy, Peña is an all star. If you dump him, and if Hatte doesn't work out, you know, this is the kind of decision that gets you fired.
You've been a huge part of this team but decisions have to be made that are best for the team, I'm sure you can understand that.
It's her birthday and I need to get her a present but she's usually the one who does that for me so do you have any ideas?
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