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EPISODE · Feb 23, 2024 · 1H 11M

What to Watch in Spring Training Games, Two-Seam Fastball

from Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball

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.Rundown1:38 A Rough Day in Phillies Camp7:26 What to Look For in Spring Training Games18:45 Reliever Usage in Closer Battles26:28 'Two-Seamer' v. 'Sinker'32:33 Good Two-Seamers & Newer Location Strategies37:39 An Ineffective Sinker48:35 Two-Seam Fastballs in Stuff+50:37 Organizational Philosophy v. Individual Approaches1:06:15 Viewer Q&AFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow Trevor on Twitter: @IamTrevorMayFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: [email protected] us on Fridays at 1p ET/10a PT for our livestream episodes!Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/r9u5jBvVSubscribe to The Athletic for just $2/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.Rundown1:38 A Rough Day in Phillies Camp7:26 What to Look For in Spring Training Games18:45 Reliever Usage in Closer Battles26:28 'Two-Seamer' v. 'Sinker'32:33 Good Two-Seamers & Newer Location Strategies37:39 An Ineffective Sinker48:35 Two-Seam Fastballs in Stuff+50:37 Organizational Philosophy v. Individual Approaches1:06:15 Viewer Q&AFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow Trevor on Twitter: @IamTrevorMayFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: [email protected] us on Fridays at 1p ET/10a PT for our livestream episodes!Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/r9u5jBvVSubscribe to The Athletic for just $2/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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