Capital Allocators – Inside the Institutional Investment Industry Ben Reiter – Over the Edge with the Houston Astros (Capital Allocators, EP.166)
Nov 30, 2020
Ben Reiter, a longtime Sports Illustrated columnist and author of Astroball, delves into the Houston Astros' rise and the ensuing sign-stealing scandal. He reflects on accountability and the ethical dilemmas within the team, connecting these themes to broader issues of power and culture in sports. The conversation draws intriguing parallels between the world of investing and baseball, emphasizing the financial stakes and the evolving labor dynamics in Major League Baseball. Reiter shares personal anecdotes that highlight deeper life lessons learned from this controversy.
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Astros Scandal
- The Astros' 2017 World Series win was tarnished by a sign-stealing scandal involving a trash can.
- This revelation prompted Ben Reiter to investigate the team's culture and the scandal's implications.
Bolsinger's Story
- Mike Bolsinger's career was potentially derailed by the Astros' sign-stealing scheme.
- Reiter used Bolsinger's story to humanize the scandal's impact.
Uncovering Blame
- Reiter aimed to uncover who was responsible for the sign-stealing scheme, going beyond the commissioner's report.
- The report blamed the general manager and manager but absolved the owner, prompting Reiter's deeper investigation.
