23 | Pitch Doctoring and The Shift

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23 | Pitch Doctoring and The Shift

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May 30, 2021

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Jack and Aram get into two of the hottest-button topics in the sport, and pose the case for both sides.
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May 30, 2021

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The Flagship Podcast for Justbaseball.com. Peter Appel, Jack McMullen, and Aram Leighton cover baseball in its entirety. The trio will be meeting five days a week, Monday through Friday, to discuss MLB, MiLB, College Baseball, Gambling, Fantasy Baseball, the emerging trading card market, and much more!

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10 | Dodgers vs. Padres Breakdown, Jay Bruce Retired, Top 10 Pitchers in Baseball: Peter & Jack dissect the early playoff preview that was the Dodgers vs. Padres series. Jack pays tribute to Jay Bruce and tries to pitch Peter a new team to root for. The duo reacts to an ESPN Top 10 Pitchers article, picking between deGrom, Cole, and Bieber for best pitcher alive.  Tune in Friday as we welcome former big-leaguer, Nelson Figueroa! Follow them on Twitter: @peterappel23 & @jack_mcmullen11 Follow on Tik Tok and Instagram: @projecttheplate by The Just Baseball Show
34 min listen
9 | MLB Highlights, Disappointments, and Something I Heard: Peter and Jack discuss the teams and players with the hottest starts, and whether they are here to stay. They also evaluate some disappointing 2021 debuts, and why it might be time to hit the panic button.  Plus, "Something I Heard" is a weird one about aliens.  Follow on Twitter @peterappel23 & @jack_mcmullen11 Follow Tik Tok & Instagram: @projecttheplate by The Just Baseball Show
36 min listen
3 | MLB Gambling Preview Pt. 1 (MVP, Cy Young, ROY, Manager of the Year, HR, K, SV Leaders) Featuring Aram Leighton: Part One of a Two-Part Gambling Preview Peter and Jack are joined by co-founder Aram Leighton to dive into the best betting lines ahead of Opening Day. Today's episode features individual awards and statistical leaders. There is so much good betting value to look at here. Al/NL MVP - Favorite & Dark Horse (3:10 - 15:00) AL/NL Cy Young - Favorite & Dark Horse (15:01 - 23:34) AL/NL Rookie of the Year - Favorite & Dark Horse (23:35 - 34:09) AL/NL Manager of the Year - Favorite & Dark Horse (34:10 - 42:04) MLB HR Leader - Favorite & Dark Horse (42:05 - 45:05) MLB Strikeout Leader - Favorite & Dark Horse (45:06 - 47:14) MLB Saves Leader - Favorite & Dark Horse (47:14 - 50:42) by The Just Baseball Show
53 min listen
19 | Twitter Hates No-Hitters, Why Pitchers are Dominating, "Fact or Fluke" on Stat Leaders: Peter and Jack are back to discuss the incredible amount of No-Hitter's being thrown, and why it's not a big deal, but is a big deal? The duo does a deep dive on league hitting and pitching stats, giving you their take on why hitters are at a massive disadvantage. They also play a minor version of "Fact or Fluke" on the current MLB stat leaders.  Follow us on Twitter @peterappel23, @jack_mcmullen11 by The Just Baseball Show
31 min listen
18 | Top 10 Starting Pitchers in MLB, Minor League Baseball Update: Peter and Jack are back and gas up Peter's (not) gambling advice. The two discuss a Padres' farmhand lighting it up in High-A, shout-out AL and NL Players of the Week, and then get into the big thing. The top 10 starting pitchers in Major League Baseball (with, of course, honorable mentions and ~honorable~ honorable mentions). Follow the podcast (@projecttheplate) on TikTok and Instagram, and follow Jack/Peter on Twitter @jack_mcmullen11 and @peterappel23. by The Just Baseball Show
44 min listen
6 | MLB Opening Weekend Recap, Something I Heard, Pete's Picks Update: Jack McMullen is back! The duo sits down and analyzes the Opening Weekend of baseball, focusing on the biggest storylines; Shohei Ohtani's greatness, Gary Sanchez's fielding, the Red Sox dilemma, crazy velocity increases, the emergence of the Royals, and more. Sound not owned by Project the Plate in this episode comes from the R2C2 Podcast. by The Just Baseball Show
27 min listen
2 | Just Baseball’s Mission, and Handing Out the Tatis Deal (NL Edition): Second Part of a Two-Part Episode where Peter Appel and Jack McMullen explain the idea behind Project the Plate while providing insight into the website they are building with the host of the Locked On Prospects and Locked On Marlins Podcast, Aram Leighton. The duo is giving away another $5.1 Billion in mock contract value to the best players on every NL team. Plus: New Segment called "Something I Heard" where Peter explains why the breakfast conspiracy from GaryVee shut his brain off. by The Just Baseball Show
33 min listen
26 | Where Does Baseball Go From Here?: Aram and Jack know that Stephanie Apstein and Alex Prewitt's SI article on pitch doctoring just changed the game. Now, where are we heading? by The Just Baseball Show
25 min listen
4 | MLB Gambling Preview Pt. 2 (Team Win Totals, Playoff Picture, and World Series Favorites): Part Two of a Two-Part Gambling Preview - Peter and Jack preview the 2021 season for all 30 MLB teams, predicting final win totals for each squad. The duo also breaks down the entire predicted playoff picture and picks a World Series Champion. "Something I Heard" Segment (3:00 - 5:25) AL East (5:25 - 11:48) AL Central (11:49 - 18:36) AL West (18:37 - 25:31) NL East (25:32 - 30:01) NL Central (30:02 - 35:13) NL West (35:14 - 38:25) Playoff Picture and WS Favorite (38:25 - 45:04) Follow us on Twitter @peterappel23 @jack_mcmullen11 Follow us on Tik Tok for Gambling Picks every day of the season @projecttheplate by The Just Baseball Show
48 min listen
17 | We Interrupt Your Regular Scheduled Programming, Just Baseball Show Preview: Preview of what’s to come! Jack is joined by Aram Leighton, Co-Founder of Just Baseball, to discuss the new series that the two will be launching. A deep dive on the looming issues in baseball will come every Sunday, delivering on these same platforms. Peter and Jack will return as normal every Tuesday and Friday. Website Launch coming soon! by The Just Baseball Show
15 min listen
24 | Top 10 MLB 1st Baseman, The Best Bat Flip Ever, College Baseball Talk: Peter & Jack are recording on a beautiful Memorial Day and get to talk about the greatest bat flip since Jose Bautista, Giants taking 3/4 from the Dodgers, Yankees get swept by the Tigers, Padres taking 2/3 from the Astros, Hawaii vs Cal Poly, and the Top 10 First Baseman in Baseball Right Now. This was so much fun. Follow us on Tik Tok and Instagram: @justbaseballfans Follow us on Twitter: @peterappel23 @jack_mcmullen11 by The Just Baseball Show
48 min listen
16 | Top 5 Relievers Right Now, Fact or Fluke Pt. 2, More No-Hitters: This is a PACKED Tuesday episode, as Jack McMullen and Peter Appel sit down to discuss: Pete's Picks Update: (0:00-3:59) The Minor League Season Begins: (4:00-8:16) No-Hitter Talk: (8:17-11:59) Top 5 Relievers in Baseball Right Now: (12:00-29:52) Fact or Fluke Pt. 2: (29:53-47:26) Follow us on social media: Tik Tok, Instagram: @projecttheplate Twitter: @peterappel23, @jack_mcmullen11 by The Just Baseball Show
48 min listen
5 | MLB Opening Day Recap with Dustin Demeter (University of Hawaii Third Baseman): Jack McMullen is under the weather, so Peter Appel is joined by a longtime friend and third baseman for the University of Hawaii, Dustin Demeter. The two break down each individual game in case you missed a unique Opening Day.  by The Just Baseball Show
45 min listen
1 | Big League Advance, and Handing Out the Tatis Deal (AL Edition) by The Just Baseball Show
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28 | Tik Tok Mailbag & JustBaseball.com Preview with Peter & Aram: Justbaseball.com is due to launch on June 22! Peter & Aram talk about the new website and answer questions left in the "Q'A" button on Tik Tok @justbaseballfans.  - How do the Brewers become contenders for the World Series? - What do the Angels need to do to be a playoff team? - When the Mets are fully healthy, how far do you see them potentially going? - Will Gleyber Torres be a star? - As a Braves fan, I’m panicking, but should the Braves trade Austin Riley and prospects for either Kris Bryant or Jose Ramirez? - Thoughts on Prospect Bobby Whitt Jr? Twitter: @JustBBMedia Instagram & Tik Tok: @justbaseballfans Personal Twitter: @peterappel23, @aramleighton8 by The Just Baseball Show
45 min listen
21 | Top 10 Catchers in MLB, Week in Review, We Changed our Name!: 0:00-15:55 Peter and Jack are back to recap the week that was in baseball (Yankees vs White Sox, Rays & Padres Win Streaks, Cincinnati Reds Lineup, Vladimir Guerrero Jr, Potential Trade Chips + more)  15:56-19:31 (Honorable Mentions) 19:32-38:00 (Top 10 Catchers in MLB) 38:01-42:49 (Ending Thoughts) Follow us on Twitter @peterappel23, @jack_mcmullen11 Follow us on Tik Tok & Instagram: @justbaseballfans by The Just Baseball Show
44 min listen
23 | Pitch Doctoring and The Shift: Jack and Aram get into two of the hottest-button topics in the sport, and pose the case for both sides. by The Just Baseball Show
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7 | The Most Underrated Player in Each Division (featuring Dustin Demeter): This is a fun one. Peter & Jack are joined by the 3B for the University of Hawaii, Dustin Demeter. The trio picks their favorite undervalued player in each division, explaining why the guy needs more attention. Some of these names are not the "sexiest" picks in the world, but players you need to keep an eye on this season.  Plus, Jack takes over "Something I Heard" and Peter complains about his arm hurting from the vaccine. by The Just Baseball Show
29 min listen
27 | Top 10 Second Baseman, Jacob deGrom isn't cheating (MVP), College Softball World Series: Peter isn't happy. The Yankees got swept by the Red Sox/Umpires. Jack corrects Peter's interpretation of the exciting USA v. Mexico soccer game. Logan Paul looked jacked and lasted 8 rounds against the greatest boxer ever in Floyd Mayweather. Jacob deGrom is the best hitter on the Mets, and best pitcher in the world and should be the front-runner for NL MVP. We spent so much time on this second base list. Alabama's Montana Fouts threw a Perfect Game against UCLA in the College Softball World Series. Cubs got swept by the Giants after we called them a Fact.  Twitter: @peterappel23, @jack_mcmullen11 Tik Tok & Instagram: @justbaseballfans by The Just Baseball Show
45 min listen
13 | Interview with Matt Spiegel, White Sox & Cubs Talk, Gambling Updates, Tik Tok?: Happy Friday Baseball Fans. Matt Spiegel, Co-Host of Parkins and Spiegel and Host of Hit & Run on 670 The Score in Chicago joins the show to break down the Cubs' struggles so far and where the White Sox are headed this season. We dive into the players, the coaches, and the front offices of the two teams residing in Illinois. Peter went 0-3 yesterday in his gambling picks and is very unhappy with the Astros, and why in the world are we on Tik Tok.  Follow us on Instagram & Tik Tok: @projecttheplate Follow us on Twitter: @peterappel23 & @jack_mcmullen11 Follow Matt on Twitter: @MattSpiegel670 by The Just Baseball Show
38 min listen
40 | The Just Baseball Panel Mid-Season Review, Deep Dive on Shohei Ohtani: Peter & Jack are joined by the newly titled "Director of Analytics" Colby Olson and "Chief Meme Officer/Staff Writer/Movie Guy" Javier Reyes of justbaseball.com. The four guys go over the surprising and disappointing players and teams of the MLB season's first half, touching on pretty much every big leaguer in the process. Shohei Ohtani vs. Bo Jackson is discussed before diving into Colby's <a href="https://www.justbaseball.com/mlb/tinkering-with-ohtanis-pitch-usage/">article</a> on the freak of nature in Anaheim. Follow us on Instagram & Tik Tok: @justbaseballfans  Follow us on Twitter: @JustBBMedia Personal Twitters: @peterappel23, @jack_mcmullen11, @colby_olson, @javiipeno ___  Just Baseball has partnered with Hearo as the best watch party app to invite your friends for an online stadium experience. Hearo is a free app to use for co-w by The Just Baseball Show
65 min listen
14 | Minor League Season Preview, Playing "Fact or Fluke" with MLB Division Leaders: Jack McMullen and Peter Appel are joined by the Locked On Prospects Podcast host, Aram Leighton, to celebrate the beginning of the Minor League Season. With no Minor League season last year, the Voice of the High A Padres (Jack) and the Host of a Prospects Podcast (Aram) have a lot to say on the matter. The Trio then plays a fun game called "Fact or Fluke," where they evaluate the Major League Division winners through 15% of the season, letting you know whether that team has the talent to stay there.  by The Just Baseball Show
36 min listen
45 | MLB Trade Deadline Preview PT 1: American League, Yermin Mercedes is Back?: Peter, Jack, and Aram talk about American League buyers, sellers, and what players are being targeted in talks between teams. Yermin Mercedes retired for 20 hours, good marketing move? ____________ Just Baseball is proud to announce we’re partnering with Hearo for a live digital stadium experience. Co-founders of JustBaseball.com, Aram Leighton, and, Peter Appel will be hosting a series of live shows on the Hearo app with special guests from the pro and college game, plus expert MLB prospect analysis, fan giveaways, and interactive viewer Q&As. Come watch the game with us, comment along, ask questions, and invite your friends into our Digital Stadium. We launched Just Baseball to change the way the game is being covered and with Hearo, we’re going to offer a whole new interactive baseball experience. So what is Hearo? Hearo is a free by The Just Baseball Show
56 min listen
20 | Interview with Josh Lewin on the Broadcasting Life: Jack and Aram are together for their true introductory episode. This week, the two welcome on longtime MLB TV/Radio voice, Josh Lewin. The three discuss Josh's history in the booth, his legendary partners, his newest ventures, his thoughts on the current game, and his approach to handling the mental side of life in the midst of chaos. by The Just Baseball Show
40 min listen
30 | Top 10 Shortstops, College Baseball Super Regionals Update: Update on the Super Regionals. The College Baseball Playoff is loaded with elite talent and it's so fun to watch. Peter had a 13-6 week. Feeling good.  Top 10 SS: This list is stacked with most of the best players in baseball. Peter & Jack had to do most of the time on it. Can you guess number 1? Follow on Instagram & Tik Tok: @justbaseballfans Follow on Twitter: @JustBBMedia by The Just Baseball Show
52 min listen
41 | Jack & Aram Talk Futures Game/MLB Draft: Aram, Peter, and other members of the Just Baseball crew are in Denver for the All-Star festivities, while Jack lives vicariously through them. _______ Just Baseball is proud to announce we’re partnering with Hearo for a live digital stadium experience. Co-founders of JustBaseball.com, Peter Appel, and myself, Aram Leighton will be hosting a series of live shows on the Hearo app with special guests from the pro and college game, plus expert MLB prospect analysis, fan giveaways, and interactive viewer Q&As. Come watch the game with us, comment along, ask questions, and invite your friends into our Digital Stadium. We launched Just Baseball to change the way the game is being covered and with Hearo, we’re going to offer a whole new interactive baseball experience. So what is Hearo? Hearo is a free app to use with your friends for co-watching video services like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disn by The Just Baseball Show
33 min listen
11: Interview with Nelson Figueroa, The Mets to this Point, and Low Velo in Pitching Prospects: Jack took an unpaid vacation day for the betterment of the program, so co-founder Aram Leighton steps in. Peter and Aram talk to former Major Leaguer and international baseball journeyman Nelson Figueroa about his path to The Bigs, his post-playing career, and the Mets' early season diagnosis.  by The Just Baseball Show
51 min listen
25 | Top Trade Targets, MLB Mock Draft (4-6), NL Rookie of the Year, Fact or Fluke (Cubs): Peter & Jack have a lot to unpack, starting with the Chicago Cubs. Are they for real? A move for a Starting Pitcher could help. After, Top 3 trade targets on offense and on the mound. They touched on the Acuna interview and Bob Brenly's words against Marcus Stroman. Ending in an agreement on the NL Rookie of the Year and picks 4-6 of the MLB Mock Draft.  Follow us on Twitter: @peterappel23, @jack_mcmullen11 Follow us on Instagram and Tik Tok: @justbaseballfans by The Just Baseball Show
41 min listen
8 | The Athletic's Katie Woo, Brent Honeywell, Everyone is Throwing 100mph: Peter and Jack are joined by Katie Woo, The Athletic's new Cardinals beat writer. Katie gives a primer of the Cardinals production to this point, and the three dive into the Nolan Arenado acquisition, Dylan Carlson's Rookie of the Year possibilities, and the return to prominence of Alex Reyes. Follow Katie on Twitter @katiejwoo. New Episodes every Tuesday and Friday.  Follow us on Tik Tok & Instagram: @projecttheplate Follow us on Twitter: @peterappel23 & @jack_mcmullen11 by The Just Baseball Show
27 min listen
15 | Interview with New York Post's Ken Davidoff on the Yankees: Jack McMullen's connection is brutal, which opens the door for Peter Appel to air out his frustrations and get his questions answered about his Yankees from the New York Post's Ken Davidoff. Topics include the catching dilemma, Jasson Dominguez, and a couple of guys returning from injury.  by The Just Baseball Show
33 min listen

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