Listen "Underperforming Pitchers & The Problem with Not Swinging"
Episode Synopsis
Eno and DVR discuss the value of not swinging the bat, and why that might be a big problem for baseball to solve. Plus, they examine several slow-starting pitchers in search of underlying problems that could persist, and potential trade targets. Rundown- Swinging Is Bad, Mmmm K?- Is Something Wrong With Freddy Peralta?- José Berríos' Slow Start- Fading Interest in Targeting Charlie Morton?- What's Up with Trevor Rogers?- Tyler Mahle: Not an SP1 (Shocker)- "You Can't Go Rapid Fire On José Urquidy!"- Taking the 'L' with Kyle Hendricks- Germán Márquez's Awful Start- Scouting & Projections- xStats v. ROS ProjectionsFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: [email protected] to The Athletic at $1/month for the first six months: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsWatch the show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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