( The character is based on Mr. Beane 's slim former assistant now the vice president for player development and amateur scouting for the New York Mets . )
Mr. Beane 's slim former assistant is the Harvard - educated Paul DePodesta .
( The character is based on Mr. Beane 's slim former assistant , the Harvard - educated Paul DePodesta , now the vice president for player development and amateur scouting for the New York Mets . )