Billy Beane has helped lead the A’s front office since 1998. During his tenure, Beane has enjoyed plenty of success despite working with relatively low budgets over the years. His value to the Oakland organization is undeniably historic, but even he has made his share of mistakes.
Maintaining success in Oakland has been one of Beane’s biggest strengths as the A’s have captured six division championships and secured 11 trips to the postseason under Beane’s watch.
Still, many of Beane’s critics point to the fact that the A’s have not won a championship under Beane’s guidance. Beane has watched plenty of his teams fall under the pressure of October and has advanced to the ALCS only once (2006).