Mr Shpunt, who has three physics degrees and lived the majority of his life in Russia, has freely admitted that he knows very little about the game of baseball.  Over the five years Shpunt was employed by the Dodgers he only attended one game, instead electing to watch games and channel his energy from his suburban Boston home. Mr Shpunt never guaranteed that he could make the Dodgers win but did say his energy could increase the chance of winning by 10% to 15%.

While the exact figures are unclear as to how much money was paid to Shpunt because no contract has been found, Bert Fields, an attorney for Jamie, said the Dodgers paid Shpunt a stipend, plus a bonus of “certainly six figures and even higher” depending on whether the Dodgers won the National League West title and how far the team advanced in the playoffs.

This is definitely one of the most bizarre stories I have heard when it comes to baseball and its quirky rituals.  Now I just have to figure how to convince an owner that I can channel positive energy to help them win. Any suggestions? Oh and I won’t work for less then six figures.