cover of episode Houston Astros: Caught Stealing | Radical Methods | 1

Houston Astros: Caught Stealing | Radical Methods | 1

2024/10/15
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American Scandal

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Jeff Luhnow takes over as GM of the Houston Astros with a promise to transform the team from worst to first using innovative methods. His approach, rooted in data analytics, raises eyebrows and concerns within the baseball community.
  • Jeff Luhnow's background in business and analytics
  • The Astros' decline and financial struggles
  • Luhnow's promise to innovate and rebuild the team

Shownotes Transcript

When Jeff Luhnow takes over as general manager of the Houston Astros in 2011, he promises owner Jim Crane he can do the seemingly impossible: propel the team from last place to the playoffs in just five years. But his win-at-all-costs attitude rubs many baseball insiders the wrong way and threatens to demoralize his players. 

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