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Book Synopsis: NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The inside story of the Houston Astros, whose relentless innovation took them from the worst team in baseball to the World Series in 2017 and 2019 “Reiter’s superb narrative of how the team got there provides powerful insights into how organizations—not just baseball clubs—work best.”—The Wall Street Journal
Astroball picks up where Michael Lewis’s acclaimed Moneyball leaves off, telling the thrilling story of a championship team that pushed both the sport and business of baseball to the next level. In 2014, the Astros were the worst baseball team in half a century, but just three years later they defied critics to win a stunning World Series. In this book, Ben Reiter shows how the Astros built a system that avoided the stats-versus-scouts divide by giving the human factor a key role in their decision-making. Sitting at the nexus of sports, business, and innovation, Astroball is the story of the next wave of thinking in baseball and beyond, at once a remarkable underdog tale and a fascinating look at the cutting edge of evaluating and optimizing human potential.
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Looking for a book that combines the thrill of sports, the excitement of business, and the power of innovation? Look no further than Astroball: The New Way to Win It All. This New York Times bestselling book takes you behind the scenes of the Houston Astros' incredible journey from being the worst team in baseball to becoming World Series champions not once, but twice.
What sets Astroball apart from other sports books is its emphasis on relentless innovation. Author Ben Reiter takes inspiration from Michael Lewis's Moneyball and goes even further to show how the Astros used a groundbreaking system that combined statistics and the human element to make strategic decisions. This approach not only revolutionized the game of baseball but also holds valuable lessons for business leaders and innovators in any field.
The Wall Street Journal hails Astroball as a powerful narrative that provides insights into the workings of successful organizations, not just baseball clubs. Reiter's captivating storytelling will keep you engaged as you learn about the Astros' unconventional methods and the impact it had on the team's success.
Whether you're a die-hard baseball fan, a business enthusiast, or someone who appreciates forward-thinking strategies, Astroball is a must-read. Discover the untold story of how the Astros defied all odds, challenged traditional norms, and left a lasting legacy in the world of sports and beyond. Don't miss out on this remarkable underdog tale that will inspire and entertain.
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