What Makes a Pitcher Role Change Work & Who Might Be Next to Move?

Eno, Trevor and DVR discuss an all-time no-hitter jinx, Willson Contreras' injury and the sharp increase in catcher's interference around baseball, pitchers going through role changes in 2024 -- and who they would like to see make a switch in the future -- plus their game plan for hitters facing Pirates pitcher Jared Jones.Rundown1:30 An All-Time Great No-Hitter Jinx?5:48 Willson Contreras' Injury & The Rise of Catcher's Interference15:05 Maybe Just Stop Erasing the Batter's Box?19:48 Is It Time to Regular the Sliding Mitt?25:41 Switching Roles Between Starting & Relieving31:41 Adrian Morejón & Needing to Fix Splits Before Becoming a Starter?36:00 From Long Relief to the Rotation (Bryse Wilson)40:53 Luke Weaver's Success in the Bullpen52:06 Game Planning to Hit Jared JonesFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow Trevor on Twitter: @IamTrevorMayFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: [email protected] our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeJoin us on Fridays at 1p ET/10a PT for our livestream episodes!Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.