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What Makes a Pitcher Role Change Work & Who Might Be Next to Move?
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Length:
67 minutes
Released:
May 10, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Eno, Trevor and DVR discuss an all-time no-hitter jinx, Willson Contreras' injury and the sharp increase in catcher's interference around baseball, pitchers going through role changes in 2024 -- and who they would like to see make a switch in the future -- plus their game plan for hitters facing Pirates pitcher Jared Jones.
Rundown
1:30 An All-Time Great No-Hitter Jinx?
5:48 Willson Contreras' Injury & The Rise of Catcher's Interference
15:05 Maybe Just Stop Erasing the Batter's Box?
19:48 Is It Time to Regular the Sliding Mitt?
25:41 Switching Roles Between Starting & Relieving
31:41 Adrian Morejón & Needing to Fix Splits Before Becoming a Starter?
36:00 From Long Relief to the Rotation (Bryse Wilson)
40:53 Luke Weaver's Success in the Bullpen
52:06 Game Planning to Hit Jared Jones
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Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper
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Rundown
1:30 An All-Time Great No-Hitter Jinx?
5:48 Willson Contreras' Injury & The Rise of Catcher's Interference
15:05 Maybe Just Stop Erasing the Batter's Box?
19:48 Is It Time to Regular the Sliding Mitt?
25:41 Switching Roles Between Starting & Relieving
31:41 Adrian Morejón & Needing to Fix Splits Before Becoming a Starter?
36:00 From Long Relief to the Rotation (Bryse Wilson)
40:53 Luke Weaver's Success in the Bullpen
52:06 Game Planning to Hit Jared Jones
Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris
Follow Trevor on Twitter: @IamTrevorMay
Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper
e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com
Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe
Join us on Fridays at 1p ET/10a PT for our livestream episodes!
Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Released:
May 10, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
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