When the Houston Astros signed pitcher Charlie Morton for $14 million over two years, everyone in baseball responded with disbelief. Morton was a mediocre pitcher at best, known for throwing sinkerballs and for major problems pitching to left-handed batters. He also didn’t throw particularly fast. It turned out to be a good bet. Morton ended up leading the Astros to their first-ever World Series win. What happened? Moneyball Baseball, just like most other sports, requires a combination of skill, physical ability and strategy. To a casual observer, baseball today doesn’t seem much different ...