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MLB Teams Would be Interested in Hiring 'Jeopardy!' Champion James Holzhauer

Jeopardy! champion James Holzhauer admitted last week that he dreamed as a kid of working for a Major League Baseball team, and now the feeling is mutual.

When asked by The Washington Post if they would be interested in hiring Holzhauer, a few teams said they would love to snag the professional sports bettor thanks to his strong analytical skills.

"Absolutely, yes," said Sam Kennedy, president and CEO of the Red Sox. "We put a huge premium on analytical abilities both on the baseball side and business side. Without question, when we interview young professionals coming out of college, that skill set is hugely important.