The film accurately captures Beane's revolutionary statistical approach, drive, and reported intensity, although some interpersonal conflicts may be dramatized for effect.

This character is heavily fictionalized based on Assistant GM Paul DePodesta, differing significantly in background, personality, and relationship with Beane. DePodesta requested his name not be used due to the inaccurate portrayal.

The real Art Howe strongly objected to this depiction, calling it inaccurate "character assassination." While disagreements existed, the portrayal of him as stubbornly resistant and unpleasant is disputed by Howe and others.

Hatteberg's key role, position change, and iconic home run are accurate. However, details like his recruitment were dramatized, and his relationship with Howe was depicted differently than he recalled.

Justice was a real veteran player acquired by the A's during the 2002 season, fitting the profile of players sought under the Moneyball strategy.

Bradford was a real A's pitcher whose unique style and effectiveness made him a perfect example of the undervalued talent identified by Beane's analytical approach.

Billy Beane did revolutionize baseball strategy by focusing on undervalued statistics like on-base percentage. However, the film simplifies and somewhat exaggerates the extent to which he was a lone revolutionary and how quickly the A's adopted the approach.

The 2002 Oakland A's did have a remarkable season, winning 20 consecutive games. The film's portrayal of their season's success, while exaggerated, is rooted in a real historical event.

The Oakland A's did face significant financial constraints compared to other MLB teams. This was a key factor in Beane's approach to team building, and the film accurately reflects this reality.

The film portrays resistance from traditional baseball scouts to Beane's statistical approach. While there was some resistance, the film exaggerates the level of opposition and how universally scouts rejected data-driven analysis.

The film shows Beane's interactions with the players. However, these interactions are dramatized, and the film simplifies the complex dynamics between management, coaches, and players.

The film depicts some of the actual trades made by the A's at the trade deadline. However, the film simplifies the complexities of these trades and their impact on the team's performance.

The film portrays the A's draft strategy, emphasizing the focus on undervalued players. While the general approach is accurate, the film simplifies the draft process and the evaluation of prospects.

The A's did lose in the first round of the playoffs in 2002, despite their regular season success. The film accurately reflects this outcome, which underscores the unpredictability of baseball.

The film suggests that other general managers largely dismissed Beane's approach. While some were skeptical, other GMs were already exploring similar statistical strategies. The film exaggerates the degree to which Beane was an outlier.

The film focuses primarily on the 2002 season. It omits the fact that Beane continued to be the A's GM and had further success, though never winning the World Series. This omits the ongoing evolution of his strategies.

The film highlights the growing influence of sabermetrics, the statistical analysis of baseball, on team management. This was a real trend in baseball, and the film accurately reflects its increasing importance.