Preserving Pitcher Health & Breaking Down 'Big Amish'
Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball · The Athletic
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Show Notes
Eno, Trevor, and DVR discuss the passing of Cubs legend Ryne Sandberg, whose HOF career influenced a generation of baseball players throughout the 80s and 90s.Plus, they discuss the debut of Carson Whisenhunt, adjusting to new catchers in-season, if measures to preserve the health of pitchers are showing signs of success, and how they would pitch to A's rookie Nick Kurtz, who continues to impress in Year 1.
Rundown
1:14 Cubs Legend Ryne Sandberg Passes Away at Age 65
5:56 Carson Whisenhunt Debuts, Shows Elite Changeup
8:37 Eno's Intrigue w/Carson Seymour
11:41 Danny Jansen to the Brewers; How Difficult Is It to Work with a New Catcher In-Season?
18:06 So, That's Why They Traded for Chris Paddack
24:23 Protecting Pitchers: Is Anything Working?
38:13 Bullpen Trends Over Time
46:48 How I'd Pitch This Guy: Nick Kurtz
59:22 Rich Hill DFA'd by Royals: Can You Name His 14 MLB Teams?
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