The Moneyball philosophy of roster building and ever-growing implementation of advanced statistics has profoundly impacted the way MLB teams are assembled.

Whether it's a small-market club facing a payroll crunch or a large-market team with a seemingly endless cash flow, every dollar has to be spent with a clear purpose.

It's all about getting the most value out of players, from pre-arbitration guys contributing at young ages to big-money stars living up to their lofty paychecks.

So, which club got the most value out of its payroll in 2021?

Methodology

There are a lot of numbers to digest in the following article, so allow me to offer an explanation.