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EPISODE · Aug 29, 2024 · 1H 1M

The Fast Adjustments of Jackson Merrill & Jackson Chourio

from Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball

Eno, Trevor and DVR discuss Oneil Cruz's move to center field and the Pirates' needs in order to take a step forward in 2025, the fast adjustments being made by 'The Jacksons' -- Jackson Merrill, Jackson Chourio, and Jackson Holliday -- that have enabled them to make a significant impact in Year 1.Plus, they discuss swing adjustments being made deeper in counts, the erosion of Corbin Burnes' strikeout rate, and the long-term lack of whiffs from Logan Webb, who continues to generate great ratios despite limited swing-and-miss in his arsenal.Rundown1:42 Oneil Cruz Moves to Center Field11:32 Who’s Next at Shortstop for the Pirates?15:52 Jackson Merrill & Jackson Chourio’s Fast Adjustments28:57 Is It Good to Modulate Your Swing by Count?44:11 Corbin Burnes’ Second-Half Struggles; Long-Term Decline in K%53:08 A True Whiff Pitch for Logan Webb?1:02:58 Name That Dude!Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperFollow Trevor on Twitter: @IAmTrevorMaye-mail: [email protected] to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisWith: Trevor MayProducer: Brian SmithExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno, Trevor and DVR discuss Oneil Cruz's move to center field and the Pirates' needs in order to take a step forward in 2025, the fast adjustments being made by 'The Jacksons' -- Jackson Merrill, Jackson Chourio, and Jackson Holliday -- that have enabled them to make a significant impact in Year 1.Plus, they discuss swing adjustments being made deeper in counts, the erosion of Corbin Burnes' strikeout rate, and the long-term lack of whiffs from Logan Webb, who continues to generate great ratios despite limited swing-and-miss in his arsenal.Rundown1:42 Oneil Cruz Moves to Center Field11:32 Who’s Next at Shortstop for the Pirates?15:52 Jackson Merrill & Jackson Chourio’s Fast Adjustments28:57 Is It Good to Modulate Your Swing by Count?44:11 Corbin Burnes’ Second-Half Struggles; Long-Term Decline in K%53:08 A True Whiff Pitch for Logan Webb?1:02:58 Name That Dude!Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperFollow Trevor on Twitter: @IAmTrevorMaye-mail: [email protected] to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisWith: Trevor MayProducer: Brian SmithExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Eno, Trevor and DVR discuss Oneil Cruz's move to center field and the Pirates' needs in order to take a step forward in 2025, the fast adjustments being made by 'The Jacksons' -- Jackson Merrill, Jackson Chourio, and Jackson Holliday -- that have...

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