SportsSeptember 7, 2026
moneyball
MUN-ee-bol
Definition
In this context, a long, high-arching pass intended to create an immediate, high-probability scoring opportunity.
Etymology
Derived from the 2003 book 'Moneyball' by Michael Lewis, which describes the use of data analysis to find undervalued players in baseball. The term has since evolved in sports slang to describe high-stakes strategies or plays designed to maximize efficiency or success.
In the news
The article uses the term to describe a specific, opportunistic long ball sent downfield to a forward in the final minutes of the match. It highlights the desperation and high stakes of attempting to break a tie late in the game.
No. 12 Virginia women’s soccer draws Georgetown in back-and-forth stalemate
Read the full article ↗The Cavalier Daily