What to Watch in Spring Training Games, Two-Seam Fastball
Eno, Trevor and DVR discuss an unusual day at Phillies camp, superstitious teammates, and what to look for in spring training games
Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball · The Athletic
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Show Notes
Eno, Trevor and DVR discuss an unusual day at Phillies camp, superstitious teammates, and what to look for in spring training games. Plus, they continue the deep dive pitching series with a detailed look at two-seam fastballs/sinkers, before discussing a few challenges organizations have getting coaching staffs on the same page in player development.
Rundown
1:38 A Rough Day in Phillies Camp
7:26 What to Look For in Spring Training Games
18:45 Reliever Usage in Closer Battles
26:28 'Two-Seamer' v. 'Sinker'
32:33 Good Two-Seamers & Newer Location Strategies
37:39 An Ineffective Sinker
48:35 Two-Seam Fastballs in Stuff+
50:37 Organizational Philosophy v. Individual Approaches
1:06:15 Viewer Q&A
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