In "Trading Bases," Joe Peta merges the high stakes world of professional trading with the passion and intricacies of Major League Baseball, crafting a narrative that is as insightful as it is riveting. After a devastating injury and the double blow of losing his job amidst the economic turmoil following the fall of Lehman Brothers, Peta turns to baseball, not just for solace but as a new frontier for applying his exceptional risk-analysis skills. With a blend of the analytical genius of "Moneyball" and the thrill of Wall Street trading, Peta sets out to beat the Vegas odds, creating a baseball "hedge fund" that yields an astonishing 41 percent return in its inaugural year. His journey is not just about the numbers, but a testament to the resilience and innovation that emerges from the crossroads of adversity. Through a captivating narrative, Peta takes readers from the trading floors and sports bars of New York to the vibrant ballparks and bustling sports books of Vegas, offering a backstage pass to the strategy behind his bets. "Trading Bases" is more than a story about baseball statistics or financial markets; it's a deeply human story of overcoming odds and finding redemption through America's favorite pastime. Peta's approach to predicting MLB performance by stripping away "cluster luck" and treating the sport like a stock market is not only a testament to his analytical prowess but also to his unwavering belief in the power of critical reasoning, risk management, and, above all, baseball. This book is a compelling read for anyone captivated by the beauty of applying logic to chaos, be it on the diamond or the trading floor.