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Braves Draft Breakdown
Braves Draft Breakdown
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Length:
57 minutes
Released:
Jun 12, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Finally, we have some damn baseball content to discuss and be excited about. DOB & EOF fully flesh out the details of Atlanta's 2020 draft picks, but before then, the duo deliberate the catalyst for the increased volume of college players selected in this year's draft (5:00). The Bravos Boys introduce Atlanta's newest first-round pitching prospect, Jared Shuster, and discuss his arsenal, projected fit in Atlanta's rotation, his struggles early in his career at Wake Forest and what adjustments he made to improve his mechanics (8:00). Why is Atlanta enamored by their fifth-round choice, Bryce Elder, and where does the organization envision him as a sinker/slider hurler (20:45)? Is Jesse Franklin left fielder or the future (28:30), and should Braves fan consider ex-Clemson pitcher, Spencer Strider, a steal (34:20)? Plus, how will collegiate baseball be impacted by MLB clubs only being able to offer a $20K bonus (45:00)?
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Released:
Jun 12, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (100)
The Braves are ready for St. Louis: DOB & EOF, much like the Braves, are ready for postseason baseball (2:30). The Bravos Boys touch on minor inconsistencies with some guys, as well as ailments that are bugging some players (8:30); which reminds Eric of Louis Avilan's "major" injury (13:30). Afterwards, the gents examine the Cardinals and Braves veterans and how they will stack up this series (20:15). The MLB is pulling the city of Atlanta's leg, right? Sam Holbrook, who made the controversial infield fly ruling in the 2012 wild card against the Braves, is the crew chief for the NLDS (33:15). The two reflect on moments from the 2012 wild card before discussing the nuances of modern replay and its effect on baseball (49:00). A review of previous Braves postseason appearances (52:30) is followed by a glance at some rather interesting statistics (58:30), and a discussion of who could be the Braves most inconspicuous impact player (1:04:30). by 755 Is Real: A show about the Atlanta Braves