President of Baseball Operations for the Colorado Rockies; Subject of "Moneyball"
Paul DePodesta Biography
Paul DePodesta, currently at the helm of baseball operations for the Colorado Rockies, has a long and diverse career in sports management. His journey began with major roles in the Major League Baseball teams, including the Cleveland Indians, Oakland Athletics, Los Angeles Dodgers, San Diego Padres, and New York Mets. A significant part of his career was marked by his tenure as the general manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers, where his decision-making was heavily influenced by sabermetrics and data analysis, leading to a series of controversial trades.
DePodesta's innovative approach to team management and player evaluation has been detailed in Michael Lewis's book "Moneyball," which was later adapted into a movie. Following his stint in baseball, in 2016, he made a switch to the National Football League, serving as the chief strategy officer for the Cleveland Browns. His tenure with the Browns was marked by a significant trade involving Deshaun Watson in March 2022, a testament to his strategic prowess in sports management.
Outside of his sports career, DePodesta has also served on the board of directors for Sears Holdings Corporation since 2012 and has been a keynote speaker at numerous business conventions. His work and contributions have been covered by prominent publications such as Baseball Prospectus and Fortune Magazine, reflecting his influence beyond the sports industry. With his consistent focus on data-driven decision-making, DePodesta's career stands as a beacon for innovation and strategic thinking in sports management.
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Paul DePodesta Speaking Topics
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The Genesis Implementation and Management of New Systems
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New Approaches to Stagnant Systems
Paul DePodesta Videos
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Paul DePodesta is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as The Genesis Implementation and Management of New Systems, New Approaches to Stagnant Systems and Moneyball: The Art of Winning an Unfair Game. The estimated speaking fee range to book Paul DePodesta for your event is $50,000 - $100,000. Paul DePodesta generally travels from Southern California, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Peter Guber, Adam Cheyer, Andrew McAfee, Peter Diamandis and Terry Jones. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Paul DePodesta for an upcoming live or virtual event.
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