Moneyball Quiz

At the beginning of Moneyball, what problem is Billy Beane trying to solve?

• The team has too many injured players

• The team doesn’t have enough fans

• The team has lost key players and doesn’t have enough money to replace them

• The team is moving to a new city

What key players do the Oakland A’s lose before the 2002 season?

• David Justice, Scott Hatteberg, and Chad Bradford

• Jason Giambi, Johnny Damon, and Jason Isringhausen

• Miguel Tejada, Tim Hudson, and Barry Zito

• Mark McGwire, Jose Canseco, and Rickey Henderson

Who is the young economist Billy Beane hires to help rebuild the team?

• Scott Hatteberg

• David Justice

• Peter Brand

• Ron Washington

What statistic does Billy Beane and Peter Brand focus on when selecting players?

• Batting average

• Home runs

• On-base percentage (OBP)

• Stolen bases

Why does Billy Beane believe traditional scouting methods are flawed?

• Scouts focus too much on a player’s appearance and old-school stats

• Scouts don’t watch enough games

• Scouts only care about home runs

• Scouts rely too much on player popularity

What is Peter Brand’s profession before working for the Oakland A’s?

• Baseball scout

• Economics graduate from Yale

• Former baseball player

• Team owner

What team originally employs Peter Brand before Billy Beane hires him?

• New York Yankees

• Cleveland Guardians (formerly Indians)

• Boston Red Sox

• Los Angeles Dodgers

What type of player does Billy Beane look for when building his team?

• Big-name superstars

• Players with high on-base percentages

• Players who steal a lot of bases

• Players with strong throwing arms

What is the record-breaking win streak the Oakland A’s achieve in Moneyball?

• 15 games

• 18 games

• 20 games

• 25 games

Who hits the walk-off home run to win the A’s 20th consecutive game?

• David Justice

• Scott Hatteberg

• Jason Giambi

• Miguel Tejada