Moneyball: The Art of Winning an Unfair Game

  • Billy Beane is Born

    Billy Beane is Born
    This is Billy Beane's birthday. He is the main character in the book and the General Manager of the A's.
  • Beane's Major League Baseball Draft

    Beane's Major League Baseball Draft
    This was when Billy Beane was drafted to the MLB. He was the 23rd overall pick in the draft and was taken by the New York Mets.
  • Billy Beane's MLB Debut

    Billy Beane's MLB Debut
    Billy Beane made his Major League Baseball debut on this day with the New York Mets. This started his dissapointing career in the MLB.
  • Billy Beane's last MLB Game

    Billy Beane's last MLB Game
    Billy Beane ended his career prematurely on this day with the Oakland Athletics.
  • Billy Beane's Scouting Career Begins

    Billy Beane's Scouting Career Begins
    Billy Beane is hired by the Oakland Athletics as a scout, beginning his memorable career
  • Art Howe Becomes General Manager

    Art Howe Becomes General Manager
    Art Howe officialy becomes the manager of the Oakland A's. Throughout the book, Howe and Beane clash because Howe is more of a traditionalist.
  • Billy Beane Becomes General Manager

    Billy Beane Becomes General Manager
    Billy Beane becomes the General Manager of the Oakland Athletic's. This sparks the build up to his infamous 2002 season.
  • 2002 Opening Day

    2002 Opening Day
    The season where Moneyball takes place begins.
  • Beginning of 2002 MLB Draft

    Beginning of 2002 MLB Draft
    The marks the beginning of the infamous 2002 draft where the Oakland A's shocked baseball.
  • Begin of A's 20 Game Winning Streak

    Begin of A's 20 Game Winning Streak
    This game started the 20 game win streak that would help define the A's season.
  • 20 Game Win Streak Ends

    20 Game Win Streak Ends
    The A's win streak came to an end when they were finally defeated.
  • A's Get Knocked Out of Playoffs

    A's Get Knocked Out of Playoffs
    The A's lose in the playoffs to the Twins, 3-2 in the series. This ends their great season.