While it can be understood why some details might be changed, altering the name of a major supporting character was an odd choice. Peter Brand, the meek, unathletic Yale graduate who helped guide Billy Beane to sabermetrics, is actually Paul DePodesta (above), a confident, former Harvard football player, as explained by Sportscasting. DePodesta was not a fan of his portrayal in the film, though he did assist Jonah Hill with his performance. Hill would eventually earn himself an Academy Award nomination.
The film inaccurately stated that Peter Brand was in his first year in Oakland in 2002. In reality, DePodesta had been with the Athletics since 1999. DePodesta would stay in Oakland for five years. In 2004, DePodesta would leave Oakland to become the general manager for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Today, DePodesta is the chief strategy officer for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League.
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