Using Swing Data Against Hitters & Finding Future Closers

10/07/2025 53 min
Using Swing Data Against Hitters & Finding Future Closers

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DVR and Trevor discuss the return of Tyler Glasnow and the debut of Cam Schlittler before Trevor breaks down how pitchers could utilize the swing data at Baseball Savant against hitters. Plus, they share a few relievers with future closer potential, and take a quick look at the ERA v. SIERA leaderboard to see where the regression monster is most likely to strike after the All-Star break.Rundown1:44 Tyler Glasnow is Back; Is His Arsenal?5:06 Cam Schlittler's Big League Debut9:56 Keeping an Eye on Byron Buxton After HBP on Wednesday11:51 How Pitchers Can use Swing Data in Game Planning23:18 Corbin Carroll and Swing Path Tilt Adjustments28:27 Why Does Oneil Cruz Get Beat in the Zone Despite Elite Bat Speed?35:30 The Search for Future Closers50:32 Fearing the Regression Monster: SIERA v. ERA DifferencesFollow DVR on Bluesky: @dvr.bsky.socialFollow Trevor on Bluesky: @iamtrevormay.bsky.socialFollow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.sociale-mail: [email protected] our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiperWith: Trevor MayProducer: Brian SmithExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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