Using Swing Data Against Hitters & Finding Future Closers
Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball · The Athletic
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Show Notes
DVR and Trevor discuss the return of Tyler Glasnow and the debut of Cam Schlittler before Trevor breaks down how pitchers could utilize the swing data at Baseball Savant against hitters. Plus, they share a few relievers with future closer potential, and take a quick look at the ERA v. SIERA leaderboard to see where the regression monster is most likely to strike after the All-Star break.
Rundown
1:44 Tyler Glasnow is Back; Is His Arsenal?
5:06 Cam Schlittler's Big League Debut
9:56 Keeping an Eye on Byron Buxton After HBP on Wednesday
11:51 How Pitchers Can use Swing Data in Game Planning
23:18 Corbin Carroll and Swing Path Tilt Adjustments
28:27 Why Does Oneil Cruz Get Beat in the Zone Despite Elite Bat Speed?
35:30 The Search for Future Closers
50:32 Fearing the Regression Monster: SIERA v. ERA Differences
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