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Struggling Stars & The Sophomore Slump

Struggling Stars & The Sophomore Slump

FromRates & Barrels


Struggling Stars & The Sophomore Slump

FromRates & Barrels

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Length:
71 minutes
Released:
Sep 10, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Eno and DVR discuss several struggling stars -- including a mix of hitters and pitchers -- the 'Sophomore Slump', an intriguing pitching prospect with very good command, and more.
Rundown4:29 Hitters Are Missing In-Game Video Availability9:10 Swing Rate Variations Over Time13:43 Kris Bryant & Long-Term Ailments20:35 Making Sense of Adalberto Mondesi’s Ugly 202026:19 J.D. Martinez Bounceback Potential30:33 Marcus Semien & Regression37:28 Pete Alonso & ’Sophomore Slumps’44:03 Matthew Boyd’s Slide47:41 Concerns About Luis Castillo’s Inflated WHIP50:09 Flaws for Chris Paddack53:41 Patrick Corbin's Step Back55:54 The Sixto Sánchez Hype is Deserved59:05 George Kirby, Ljay Newsome & Mariners’ Command-Heavy Prospects64:42 Triston McKenzie and Fading Velocity
Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.com
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Released:
Sep 10, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

On Mondays and Wednesdays, Eno Sarris and Derek VanRiper discuss advanced stats and fantasy baseball strategy. On Fridays, Britt Ghiroli joins Eno and DVR to discuss the biggest stories around baseball from the Hot Stove season through the final pitch in October.