Breaking Down a Few Puzzling Pitchers

As the weather warms up, the guys are bringing the heat to some intriguing pitching storylines. Eno, Trevor, and DVR examine Tatsuya Imai's inconsistencies and Jake Bennett's promising start to his career. They also explore why Bryan Woo has been so much more effective at home than on the road, whether Brandon Woodruff can continue to thrive with a diminished fastball, and how pitchers can still succeed even without high velocity.Rundown:0:58 Brent Rooker’s Season is Over6:16 Corey Seager Returns to IL9:15 Ryan Helsley Injured11:26 Tatsuya Imai: Extreme Command Fluctuations Continue14:27 Jake Bennett: Seizing Opportunity in Boston23:57 Is Regression on the Horizon for Jake Bennett?26:08 Have Kyle Bradish and Trevor Rogers Found Something?41:35 Bryan Woo: What Is Driving Road Struggles?52:30 What Drives Pitchers’ Success When They Lack Top Velo?1:03:02 Brandon Woodruff: It’s Extremely Difficult to Adjust This WellFollow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.socialFollow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow Trevor on Bluesky: @iamtrevormay.bsky.sociale-mail: [email protected] our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisWith: Trevor MayEditor: Jason Potere Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.